2008 NSW Volunteer of the Year Award News
Meet the 2008 NSW Volunteer of the Year Volunteer Nominees
Meet just a few of the 2008 NSW Volunteer of the Year Award nominees. Find out why they volunteer and what makes them such a fantastic volunteer. We hope these nominees encourage you to both volunteer and nominate a volunteer you know for the Award. Nominations close on Tuesday, 30 October 2008.. Read more
Beijing revives volunteer memories
With the Beijing Olympics reviving memories of the sensational efforts of the Sydney’s 2000 Games volunteers, entries are pouring in for the 2008 NSW Volunteer of the Year Award. “It’s been just great,” says Tony Ross, Acting CEO of The Centre for Volunteering, which is coordinating the Award. “We’ve had a surge in interest following the Beijing Olympic Games. Read more
2007 Regional Winners
The 2007 NSW Volunteer of the Year Award's Regional Winners are an amazing group of dedicated, community-minded people whose volunteering activites stood out. Read their stories.
2008 NSW Volunteer of the Year Award Launch photos now on Flickr
Photos from the Launch of the 2008 NSW Volunteer of the Year Award are now on Flickr. Held at Government House on Monday, 12 May 2008, the Launch was attended by then Minister for Volunteering and Patron of the Awards, Linda Burney. Ian Kiernan, Chairman of Clean Up Australia, was the MC of the event. View Photos
2008 NSW Volunteer of the Year Award Posters released
The 2008 NSW Volunteer of the Year Award posters have been released. Designed by Graphic Designer and volunteer Farrah Careem, the posters depict the joy of volunteering. Download and print the posters today
National Volunteer Week sees the start of a new Awards year
National Volunteer Week will see the launch of the 2008 NSW Volunteer of the Year Award. The Award celebrates the 1.6 million people who contribute to the NSW community by giving up their spare time to help others. Launched last year by The Centre for Volunteering, the Award is open to anyone who volunteers three hours a week or more to any NSW community based not-for-profit organisation. Read more
Cumberland Newspapers support for volunteers
Cumberland Newspapers has become official Media Partner for the 2008 NSW Volunteer of the Year Award. Cumberland Newspapers is the publisher of 19 leading community newspapers with readership of more than 1.8 million – including 9-5, City Weekly, North Shore Times, Parramatta Advertiser, The Glebe, The Manly Daily and Wentworth Courier to name a few. Read more