A number of Rotarians and their spouses have been volunteering at the Pirelli Stadium – the home of Burton Albion Football Club, and Uttoxeter Racecourse since vaccinations began at the end of December.
They are carrying out support roles including greeting patients, registration, marshalling and assisting the vaccinators.
Earlier this month, the centre deliver its 50,000th jab, making it one of the most productive in the country.
The Rotary club’s Vice President, Roy Smith, said: “The organisation is excellent, and the team has developed strongly under the leadership of Kate and Howard Nash.
“It is rewarding to be able to play a small part in such an important venture and to see the relief and gratitude shown by all the recipients.”
The Rotary team has completed more than 100 shifts of four or more hours and remain committed to see the process completed.
Rotarian Anita Thomas-Epple, who initiated the club’s involvement through her role as secretary of the Balance Street Practice patient participation group, added: “It has been a privilege and an honour to be part of such a wonderful volunteer group supporting the medics with the vaccine roll-out at both Pirelli and the Racecourse.
It is rewarding to be able to play a small part in such an important venture and to see the relief and gratitude shown by all the recipients.”
“My husband, Dave and I, started our Covid volunteering journey in mid-December by hand-delivering the letters from Balance Street Practice to those patients over 90 years who were vaccinated first.
“It was fabulous to see their excitement and the hope of getting back to normal.”
Local GP practices are working together with Dr David Atherton from Balance Street Practice as Uttoxeter Rotary responded to a request for volunteers to help.
Although Rotarians have been unable to meet as usual, weekly Zoom meetings continue, as does the Club’s work to support local charities.
Earlier this month, Uttoxeter Rotary distributed nine cheques for £650 each to good causes including local food banks and hospices.
President David Chapman said: “In these difficult times we continue, with the support of the community, to raise funds and to take practical action whenever possible to help with activities like this.
“We are busy planning and hope that it will not be too long before we can resume a full programme of projects aimed at further strengthening our community links.”
