PEOPLE across Sandwell are invited to take part in Volunteers’ Week and the Big Help Out.

Residents can make a difference to local people’s lives by dropping off a tin of food at a local library in Sandwell during Volunteers’ Week from June 3 to 9.

In addition, as part of the Big Help Out, two spring cleaning activities will be held at Haden Hill Park on Saturday June 8 and West Smethwick Park on Sunday June 9, between 10am and midday, with people invited to join in.

People can also drop off a tin of food at the parks during the clean-up sessions.

James McLaughlin, assistant chief executive of Sandwell Council, said: “Volunteers are the backbone to our communities and we appreciate the work they do to support services to deliver much-needed services for local people in Sandwell.

“I ask anyone who has time to help out to look up volunteer opportunities on Let’s Go Sandwell or simply support our campaign and ‘bring a tin’ to do your bit and show Sandwell some love.

“Alternatively, there is the opportunity to get involved in the Big Help Out activities planned at West Smethwick Park and Haden Hill Park.”

Sandwell food banks are desperately short of tinned goods to distribute to the hundreds of families relying on them. All tins collected in libraries and parks will be taken to the nearest food bank.

To find out about other ways to help out, all year round, visit www.letsgosandwell.info At Haden Hill Park, people should report to the front of the house; and at West Smethwick Park, volunteers should head to pavilion.