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Executive Council
April 17, 2009

Minister Celebrates Volunteer Week Across the Province

April 19-25 is National Volunteer Week and the Honourable Dave Denine, Minister Responsible for the Volunteer and Non-Profit Sector, is joining communities as they celebrate the contributions of volunteers during a number of recognition events.

This year�s theme, Volunteers Light Up Communities, represents the impact volunteers have on the people of the province. There are 187,000 volunteers that contribute 35 million hours of valuable unpaid time to their communities and community organizations every year. The dedication these volunteers show through their tireless efforts to make a difference in people�s lives light up communities across Newfoundland and Labrador.

"Volunteer Week is a week when we take time to thank all those who give back to the community through volunteering," said Minister Denine. "Volunteers contribute economically, socially, and culturally to the way of life people in the province have come to expect. They provide vital services that every person in this province avails of and for that we should commend these volunteers not just this week, but every day of the year."

The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador is committed to supporting the voluntary and non-profit sector and allocated close to $1.1 million towards the Voluntary and Non-Profit Secretariat in Budget 2009. This will aid the secretariat in strengthening the relationship between the Provincial Government and the voluntary and non-profit sector, promoting volunteerism and social enterprise, enhancing the capacity of the sector and facilitating the development of provincial programs/policies to support the sector.

Minister Denine is attending volunteer recognition events across the province to celebrate volunteer week. The list of events currently scheduled is as follows:

  • Sunday, April 19
    • Mount Pearl Citizen of the Year Reception, Park Place Community Centre, Mount Pearl, 2:00 p.m.
  • Monday, April 20
    • Community Services Council Volunteer Week Awards Night, Sheraton Hotel, St. John�s, 7:00 p.m.

  • Tuesday, April 21
    • Community Services Council � Volunteer Week Reception, Greenwood Inn, Corner Brook, 7:00 p.m.

  • Thursday, April 23
    • Community Services Council � Volunteer Week Reception, The Factory, Port Union, 7:00 p.m.

  • Friday, April 24
    • Lions Club District N-4 Annual Spring Convention, Hotel Gander, Gander, 9:00 p.m.

  • Saturday, April 25
    • Lions Club District N-3 Annual Spring Convention, Stephenville High School, Stephenville, 3:00 p.m.
  • Saturday, April 25
    • Stephen Awards Banquet, Holiday Inn, Stephenville, 6:30 p.m.

  • Sunday, April 26
    • Community Services Council � Volunteer Week Closing Reception, Hotel Gander, Gander, 7:00 p.m.

  • Saturday, May 2
    • Community Awards Celebration Banquet, Tenders Lounge, Happy Valley-Goose Bay, 7:00 p.m.
  • Wednesday, May 6
    • Youth Volunteer Reception, East Block Lobby, Confederation Building, St. John�s, 12:00 noon

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Media contact:
Lesley Clarke
Communications Specialist
Intergovernmental Affairs Secretariat
Volunteer and Non-Profit Secretariat
709-729-6026, 699-2910
lesleyclarke@gov.nl.ca

2009 04 17                                                    11:30 a.m.

 


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