Executive Council
March 14, 2014
Recognizing the Volunteer Sector
Applications Invited for 2014 Volunteer Week Grants
Organizations dedicated to building the community sector in Newfoundland and Labrador are encouraged to apply for 2014 Volunteer Week grants. The deadline is March 28, 2014.
“The Provincial Government is committed to working with community groups to enhance the capacity of the community sector while promoting and celebrating volunteers and the value of volunteerism. I encourage all non-profit organizations to apply for Volunteer Week grants, which are designed to support recognition of effort, time and commitment of volunteers.”
- The Honourable Steve Kent, Minister Responsible for the Office of Public Engagement
Twenty-five grants valued at $100 are available. Eligible applicants should be incorporated non-profit organizations and/or registered charities that are in good standing. These grants are designed to support organizations in hosting volunteer recognition events during Volunteer Week.
April 6-12 marks Volunteer Week in Newfoundland and Labrador. The theme of this year’s Volunteer Week is …for the health of it!, which will recognize the important health benefits of volunteering and highlight the critical role that volunteers play in making our communities and province healthier places to live.
To learn more about eligibility and to access an application for a Volunteer Week grant, please visit www.ope.gov.nl.ca.
The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador is committed to listening to our residents and to engaging youth, the volunteer sector, families and communities to build a vibrant and prosperous province.
QUICK FACTS
- The Provincial Government is launching a call for applications for 2014 Volunteer Week grants.
- Twenty-five grants valued at $100 are available.
- According to the Caring Canadians, Involved Canadians report compiled in 2010 by Statistics Canada, Newfoundlanders and Labradorians volunteered nearly 35 million hours, or on average 155 volunteer hours per person, each year.
- It is estimated that there are approximately 5,000 volunteer and non-profit organizations, employing close to 23,000 people in Newfoundland and Labrador.
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Media contact:Kip Bonnell
Communications Manager
Office of Public Engagement
709-729-1221, 687-9081
kbonnell@gov.nl.ca
2014 03 14 2:35 p.m.