Jabs Army hits 30,000 target as Sajid Javid thanks ‘heroic’ Sun readers for signing up

OUR amazing readers have smashed the 30,000-volunteer target to join Jabs Army.

A total of 32,870 kind-hearted Brits have signed up in just three days — pledging to do shifts at more than 1,500 inoculation centres.

Boxer and Strictly star Nicola Adams said: “It’s incredible to see you have risen to the challenge again.

“Thank you for your enthusiasm and dedication.

“We’re not out of the woods yet but at Woodhouse Medical Practice in Leeds I’ve seen how caring and kind everyone is.”

TV’s Vernon Kay added: “Jabs Army has done it.

“Thanks to each and every person.”

Judge and Sun columnist Rob Rinder told readers: “You are, as ever, the best of all of us.”

BT, Morrisons, British Airways, Paddy Power and Sky TV all urged staff to be volunteers.

The Royal Voluntary Service said it has been “blown away” by the response.

If you have a few hours to spare, sign up at nhsvolunteerresponders.org.uk.

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VOLUNTEERS can register online at nhsvolunteerresponders.org.uk or by scanning the QR code above with your smartphone.

You will be asked to download the GoodSAM Responder app, which will match you to a role.

You need commit to only two six-hour shifts a month at a jabs centre. Your expenses will be covered and no experience or qualifications are needed.

You will be in a team with NHS staff and volunteers. The Royal Voluntary Service will make appropriate background checks.

GO TO: nhsvolunteerresponders.org.uk

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