Volunteers will use their skills to support communities impacted by Covid-19.

Veterans charity Walking with the Wounded has launched a new project encouraging former servicemen and women to volunteer to provide front-line support in the fight against coronavirus.

Volunteers with the Op-Regen initiative will use skills acquired in the military, such as planning, logistics and coordination, to work alongside local businesses, councils, schools and individuals supporting communities across the UK.

The charity is also working with Global Production Squad (GPS) to provide volunteers to help those affected by the Covid-19 pandemic. GPS provides former members of the armed services with an opportunity to build second careers in events planning and management.

Ed Parker, Walking With The Wounded CEO, said: “As an organisation, WWTW puts ex-military at the heart of everything we do. Sometimes leaving your military brothers and sisters behind can feel like being a lion who has lost his pride in more ways than one. But, when we are able to return them to their pride and purpose, ex-military more often than not regain their ambition and drive.

“Many will find new purpose through employment, but volunteering can also be an effective means of meeting new people, reducing social isolation and discovering activities that increase wellbeing and may lead to employment opportunities.”

The initiative has already provided volunteers for Manchester City Council, helping with food deliveries for vulnerable people across the city.

Anyone interesting in volunteering is urged to visit the Walking With the Wounded website.