Councils Endorse Role of Volunteers
16 January 2012
Volunteer Now, the lead organisation for volunteering in Northern Ireland has recognised the support of a number of Councils for volunteering as part of the European Year of Volunteering 2011.
Wendy Osborne OBE, Chief Executive, Volunteer Now said, “We have received a most positive response from Councils across Northern Ireland during the Year. As part of the legacy of the European Year of Volunteering, we are delighted that, to date, 17 Councils have endorsed the importance of volunteering by valuing the positive contribution made by volunteers to creating a vibrant community life and recognising that such civic engagement empowers individuals and develops communities.”
 | Wendy Osborne presents David McCammick, Chief Executive, Antrim Borough Council with a certificate in recognition of the Councils support for volunteering. |
 | Mayor of Dungannon and South Tyrone Borough Council, Cllr Kenneth Reid pictured with Colette Ruddy, Regional Manager, Volunteer Now. |
 | Cllr James McKerrow accepts a certificate in recognition of North Down Borough Council's support for volunteering from Denise Hayward, Director, Outreach and Engagement, Volunteer Now. |
© 2012 Volunteer Now
