8 December 2014
22-year old Emily has been a Girl Guides volunteer for 15 years. She has represented Girl Guides internationally at the UN’s 57th Commission on the State of Women and received a Medallion for Service to Community by the Order of Australia. The 2014 NSW Youth Volunteer of the Year Award is proudly supported by
8 December 2014
Since Chris founded Community Mates just two years ago in 2012, the organisation’s 150 volunteers have contributed more than 1,100 volunteer hours nationally and internationally. Community Mates organises volunteers or support for not-for-profit organisations on either an ad-hoc or ongoing basis. Community Mates asks volunteers to bring a mate to community events to engage more...
8 December 2014
David Abrahams of Grafton was named the 2014 Volunteer of the Year for his lifetime commitment to his community through volunteering which began at age 17, when he became rugby club secretary. David’s volunteering is prolific and spans 67 years. Recently he has been the driving force behind his local Men’s Shed where he is...
17 October 2014
Overall Winner – 2014 Volunteer of the Year Sydney South West Macarthur Natalie Wadwell of Ingleburn who volunteers with Stepping Up Macarthur Project a partnership project with Camden Council, Macarthur Workplace Learning Program, Campbelltown Council and Wadwell Initatives. Natalie has a strong passion for and supports local initiatives for young people to exhibit their HSC...
16 October 2014
Overall Winner – 2014 Volunteer of the Year Sydney South Marie Gai Oberlander of Sans Souci. Marie Gai volunteers for a number of organisations including Dress for Success- Sydney, Meals on Wheels and Look Good Feel Better- Cancer Patients Foundation, as well as being a highly committed Grandmother! She has a genuine love of people...
15 October 2014
Overall Winner – 2014 Volunteer of the Year Central Coast Fred Leake of Woy Woy who volunteers with Woy Woy South Public School. Fred has dedicated the past ten years to assisting teachers and students in the classroom at Woy Woy South Public School. He has developed a great rapport with the school and its...
14 October 2014
Overall Winner – 2014 Volunteer of the Year Hunter Angela Chorusch of Woodrising Mums’ Cottage Angela?s commitment to Mum’s Cottage is remarkable. She is resourceful and shares her knowledge in her role as Disability Coordinator, Disability Liaison Coordinator and Case Manager. Additionally, Angela established a program for children aged 3 – 16, on the autism/aspergers...
13 October 2014
Overall Winner – 2014 Volunteer of the Year Sydney North region Jack Bennett of Fairlight Sailability NSW Inc – Manly Branch. Jack is a fifteen-year-old Manly Selective High School student. He is a dedicated volunteer who builds a great rapport with Sailability NSW participants. He always goes that extra mile to sure those he takes...
10 October 2014
Overall Winner – 2014 Volunteer of the Year Mid North Coast region Geoff Bond of Port Macquarie who volunteers with Frontier Services – Outback Links. Geoff has volunteered consistently for 9 years with Outback Links, a volunteer program within the Frontier Services organisation that reaches out to remote communities of Australia. He has travelled vast...
9 October 2014
Overall Winner – 2014 Volunteer of the Year NSW Northern Rivers Susan Biggar of Ocean Shores Brunswick Valley and District Volunteer Rescue Squad. Susan’s role in the Rescue Squad is one of captaincy, leadership, administration, training, and as a state-rescue-board-accredited operator. She has brought her dedication and commitment to the rescue squad for the past...
8 October 2014
Overall Winner – 2014 Volunteer of the Year Sydney city and eastern suburbs Karen Lindley of Arcadia Bravehearts Inc. – Sydney CBD Karen is a trusted and professional mentor and ally, supporting survivors of child sexual assault through Bravehearts since 1997. Currently an advocate and case manager, Karen’s 24/7 support for survivors of sexual abuse...
7 October 2014
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