Volunteer Edinburgh is inviting nominations of local volunteers for a prestigious annual award.
Edinburgh’s Lord Provost and city Volunteering Ambassador, Donald Wilson, will honour the city’s most inspiring volunteers at a special awards ceremony to take place on Tuesday 7 June during #volunteersweek
Volunteer Edinburgh wants to hear about the city’s unsung heroes and most committed volunteers.
Edinburgh’s Inspiring Volunteering Achievement Awards are now in their tenth year. Last year’s award winners included sports coaches, carers, fundraisers, campaigners, befrienders and tutors.
They were representative of all backgrounds, ages and the many different cultures that make up Edinburgh’s population. Their volunteering activity took place in arts organisations, museums, community campaigns, gardening and conservation projects, church and sports groups, youth centres, libraries, children’s projects and elderly care.
Kris Von Wald, Convenor of Volunteer Edinburgh said: “These Awards are a way to spotlight some of the vast amount of hard work, commitment and energy contributed by countless volunteers across our wonderful city every day. We are pleased the Lord Provost has again agreed to present the awards and host this special event in recognition of how important volunteers are to Edinburgh and what a positive difference volunteering makes to its residents.”
Lord Provost Donald Wilson, said: “Volunteers help others and also help the city as a whole. Volunteering strengthens our sense of community and we should take every opportunity to recognise those wonderful people who put the needs of others before themselves.”
The closing date for nominations is MONDAY 11 APRIL and further details and a nomination form can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/IVA2016
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