Volunteer Recognition Awards

Amazing people will receive Volunteer Recognition Awards on Tuesday 23 June as part of this year’s celebrations for National Volunteer Week.

These amazing people include a woman who’s been helping at an op shop for 33 years;
someone who prepares food for animals at a wildlife reserve despite being in a wheelchair and having no speech; and a Coastguard Vessel Master whose role includes recovering bodies from rough seas.

Ruth Gardner, Manager of Volunteering Canterbury, says: “Each year we are all stunned to learn about the incredible ways these special volunteers contribute to our community. Their various stories show how each one makes a major difference.”

Everyone is welcome to come and hear about Canterbury’s outstanding volunteers at a ceremony to be held at the City Council’s Function Room on Tuesday 23 June at 2pm.

There will also be an opportunity to hear a variety of volunteers talk about their experiences at an event on Thursday 25 June, 2pm, at Christchurch Community House. No charge – all welcome.

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