Are you a ‘senior’ volunteer?
The 2012 National Volunteer Awards – recognising and celebrating Australia’s volunteers – was launched last week. The awards – for the first time – recognise the “invaluable” contribution of senior volunteers.
The 2012 National Volunteer Awards – which recognise and celebrate Australia’s volunteers – was launched last week.
The awards recognise the contribution of more than six million Australians volunteering in communities across the country and – for the first time – includes a seniors category.
Minister for Mental Health and Ageing, Mark Butler, said: “I’m pleased to see the awards will now include a Senior Volunteer category to specifically acknowledge the invaluable contribution older Australians make to our community.”
“We rely heavily on people who generously volunteer their time, energy and expertise to deliver services across welfare, sport, disability, emergency services, human rights and environmental sectors – to name just a few,” he said.
The 2012 National Volunteer Awards call on Australians to nominate exceptional volunteers in their community who donate their time to assist not-for-profit organisations.
Federal MP’s will accept nominations throughout this month and October, and will host award ceremonies across the country to celebrate the achievements of local volunteering heroes.
Volunteer award categories include:
- MP’s Volunteer of the Year
- Junior Volunteer Award (17 and under)
- Youth Volunteer Award (18-25)
- Senior Volunteer Award (aged 65 years and over)
- Business Volunteer Award
- Education Award
- Emergency Management Volunteer Award
- Environment Award
- Innovation in Volunteering Award (organisation or individual)
- Long-term Commitment to Community Service Award
For information on application procedures, contact your local Federal Member of Parliament or visit www.notforprofit.gov.au/volunteering
