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National Volunteer Week National Volunteer Week from 14-20 May is an important time to celebrate the work of the many volunteers in the Latrobe Valley and the vital contribution they make to the community, By Russell Northe - 11th May 2012 - Back to News Nationals Member for Morwell Russell Northe said today.
Mr Northe said the celebrations were a fantastic way to recognise the work of the numerous everyday people in local communities who make extraordinary contributions through volunteering.
""National Volunteer Week is our chance to publicly express our thanks to our many volunteers and to recognise the significant role they play in our communities," Mr Northe said.
"From firefighting to disaster recovery and clean up, pre-school care to adult education, sport and recreation, community health, arts, heritage, tourism and local government, our volunteers play a vital role," Mr Northe said.
Mr Northe thanked the many people in the Latrobe Valley who donated their time and leant their skills and support to help out those in need.
"The phenomenal work done by volunteers during past fire and flood events demonstrate the willingness of Victorians to help out in times of emergency.
"However, the work of volunteers goes much further than just in times of need.
"They are the backbone of our rural communities and without their work many of our sporting clubs, organisations and services would not exist."
Deputy Premier and Minister for Regional and Rural Development Peter Ryan thanked Victorian volunteers for all their hard work and important support.
"More than 1.5 million Victorians provide an invaluable service to their communities through the important volunteer work that they do," Mr Ryan said.
"In addition to saying thanks to our many wonderful volunteers, National Volunteer Week serves as a great occasion to consider giving volunteering a go and I encourage everyone to visit Victoria’s Volunteering Portal and have a look at the opportunities on offer."
The Volunteering Portal www.volunteer.vic.gov.au provides access to a range of practical information, lists volunteering opportunities and shares the stories of numerous Victorian volunteers.
Source: www.gippsland.com Published by: news@gippsland.com
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