Lifetime of Volunteering: Maureen Solomons Honoured by JVN

This year, Maureen Solomons, Honorary President of Jewish Care Scotland, received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Jewish Volunteering Network (JVN), recognising her 40 years of volunteering.

Maureen began volunteering in 1985, joining Jewish Care Scotland (then the Glasgow Jewish Welfare Board) after being recommended by her sister-in-law.
She recalls, “The minute I walked through the door, I knew it was different from anything I’d done before. I just knew, and I never looked back!”

Over four decades, Maureen has contributed in countless ways: performing in community cabaret events, leading volunteers during the Covid-19 pandemic, and helping establish ‘Welcome Wednesday’, a drop-in café that continues to bring the community together each week.

Reflecting on receiving the award, Maureen said, “I am honoured to have been nominated for something that I have loved doing and has been so much a part of me for all these years!”

Among her proudest moments is seeing her volunteer team receive the Queen’s Award for Volunteering, a testament to the commitment and impact of the volunteers she has led. She also had the honour of speaking at Glasgow City Chambers for Jewish Care Scotland’s 150th anniversary.

Jewish Care Scotland congratulates Maureen on this well-deserved recognition from JVN, celebrating her remarkable service and the lasting impact she has had on the community.