Volunteers Week starts next month and it’s a chance to pay tribute to those who go above and beyond to make a difference in their communities.
We have 10 retro photos of these unsung heroes doing what they do best – from charity shop workers to braving a zip wire to raise money.
It’s only a small selection of the vast volunteer army in our area. But let’s take a moment to thank every volunteer who does their best.
See if you can spot someone you know in our archive collection.
5. Food for thought in Primrose
Relaunching Primrose Village's breakfast club in 2014, were volunteer cooks Brenda Bennett and Val Patterson. Photo: TIM RICHARDSON
6. Walking back to 2013
Groundwork South Tyneside and Newcastle volunteers set off from Hebburn as part of the Get Walking Week in 2013. Do you remember this? Photo: TIM RICHARDSON
7. Looking back at Lindsay Court
Over 50's seated chair exercises at Lindsay Court in 2013 with volunteer Ethel Ramsay. Photo: Stu Norton
8. Doing great work
Sight Service shop volunteers Paul Martin and Claire Parker were pictured in 2013. Photo: Tim Richardson