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  • International Volunteer day celebrated at Annual Volunteerism Luncheon
    (Dec 7, 2011)

    3335Community sector representatives and special guests gathered on December 5th, 2011 at Corpus Christi Parish Hall, for the Community Sector Council NL’s Annual Volunteerism Luncheon. This event celebrates the contributions of the 197,000 active volunteers in Newfoundland and Labrador who contribute over 35 million hours of service every year.

  • Volunteer Week Grants given to 46 organizations and/or communities
    (Aug 30, 2011)

    With the kind support of the VOCM Cares Foundation, the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador and Bell Aliant, $100 grants were offered to 46 organizations and/or communities to host an event to

  • Burin Peninsula says thank you to volunteers
    (May 2, 2011)

    cake-cuttingThe 2nd Annual Burin Peninsula Regional Volunteer Week Reception was a great success again this year.  Held on April 19th at the Royal Canadian Legion in Burin, this event was an opportunity to celebrate the many volunteers of the region who contribute so much to our communities and to our daily quality of life.

  • Cabot Loop Clusters Celebrate Volunteer Week 2011
    (Apr 21, 2011)

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    The 3rd Annual Cabot Loop Volunteer Week Reception was held on April 15 to recognize and say thanks to the many volunteers of the region.  Almost 200 people from all over the Cabot Loop Area, on the tip of the Bonavista Peninsula, attended the event in Port Union.

  • Corner Brook Volunteer Appreciation Event has been cancelled due to fire at Greenwood Inn
    (Apr 13, 2011)

    The Corner Brook Volunteer Appreciation Reception scheduled for Tuesday, May 3rd has been cancelled due to a kitchen fire at the Greenwood Inn.

  • It’s time to roll out the red carpet for our community stars
    (Apr 11, 2011)

    volunteer week bannerEvery day in every community in our province, people are touched by the work of volunteers. About 46.5% of Newfoundland and Labrador residents volunteer - that’s about 197,000 people. They give a lot, an average of 176 hours annually. They promote our arts and culture, provide essential services, protect our environment, coach our children, contribute to economic development, empower our youth and raise money for charitable services. They give their time, skills and talents to the service of others and to make our communities better places to live.

  • Volunteer Week Proclamation - Government of Newfoundland and Labrador
    (Apr 7, 2011)

    Proclamation Province of Newfoundland & Labrador, Mar. 29, 2011Volunteer Week was proclaimed by the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador on March 29, 2011.

     

     

  • Volunteer Week Proclamation - St. John's
    (Apr 7, 2011)

    City Hall St. John'sVolunteer Week 2011 was proclaimed at the City of St. John's on March 28, 2011.

  • Volunteer Week Proclamation - Mount Pearl
    (Mar 29, 2011)

    Bernard Davis accepts Proclamation[no-glossary]Volunteer[/no-glossary] Week 2011 was proclaimed at the City of Mount Pearl on March 22, 2011.

     

  • Volunteer Recognition Event - St. John's
    (Mar 29, 2011)

    Join us at the CLB Armoury in St. John's on April 10th as we kick off Volunteer Week 2011 with an event to recognize the contribution of volunteers.