Stimulate and reward your community!

Citizen Coin: Free App to Advertise Volunteering Activities, Rewarding Local Volunteers and Promote Local Businesses

Volunteers play a vital role in making Pontefract and the wider community a better place to live. From supporting local groups and community events to litter picking and environmental activities, their time and dedication make a real difference. Citizen Coin is a way of recognising and rewarding volunteers for the valuable contribution they make!

Volunteering benefits the community, but it also benefits the volunteers themselves. It can help people build confidence, learn new skills, meet new friends and improve wellbeing. Whether you can spare an hour a month or a few hours each week, volunteering is a great way to get involved, give back and feel connected to your local area. Citizen Coin also creates a Social CV to support volunteers who want to use their volunteering experience as evidence when applying for jobs or looking at further education.

Local community organisations are encouraged to sign up to Citizen Coin and use it as a simple way to thank and reward their volunteers, and gather valuable volunteering data about your group/organisation. Recognising people’s efforts helps volunteers feel valued and can encourage more people to get involved in supporting local causes and activities.

Getting involved is easy and free! Download the free Citizen Coin app from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store.

·         Volunteers can create an account and start earning rewards for their time and effort.

·         Community organisations can sign up to recognise and reward their volunteers.

·         Local businesses can offer discounts and special deals that support volunteers and attract new customers.

Together, we can create a stronger community where positive action is recognised and rewarded, and local businesses are promoted and connected to local communities.

For more information on volunteering and the benefits it can bring you go to www.citizencoin.uk or email citizencoin@wakefield.gov.uk

Businesses use Citizen Coin to attract more customers

Local businesses can also make a positive impact by signing up to Citizen Coin and offering discounts to volunteers on the Citizen Coin platform. This is a great way to support local volunteers, strengthen community spirit and showcase a commitment to the local area. Businesses also benefit by attracting new customers and building stronger relationships with people who are actively helping their communities thrive.

For more information on how your business can benefit by joining the Citizen Coin scheme go to www.citizencoin.uk or email citizencoin@wakefield.gov.uk