Thursday 2nd September 2010
Members of the public will be given an opportunity to sign up to volunteer for charity work when a local superstore holds it's Community Day on Sunday the 19th September between 11am and 4.30 pm.

Tesco Extra, on Lockoford Lane, will be one of only a 100 stores throughout the UK promoting the value of volunteering in the community and also showcasing local charities. It follows a successful initiative last year in which 20 stores took part.

Several local charities have already signed up to attend including ;

• Ashgate Hospice
• Chesterfield Rotary Club
• Chesterfield RSPCA
• Edale Mountain rescue Service
• Guide Dogs for the Blind
• Ozbox

National charities will be present too – they include;

• The National Energy Saving Trust
• The British Red Cross

Jackie Boland is the Community Champion behind the event and she's hoping that the day will be a huge success and that the charities can sign up as many volunteers as possible to help to promote and maintain their causes.

Many local suppliers will be on hand in the store too to showcase their produce and provide samples for customers as well as visits from the local emergency services and entertainers too.

Any charities wishing to take part still can - please pop in and see Jackie in store.

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