Published Wednesday, 05 December, 2007 at 08:59 AM
Minister for Communities, Disability Services, ATSIP, Multicultural Affairs, Seniors and Youth
The Honourable Lindy Nelson-Carr
Queensland’s young volunteers to be honoured
Communities Minister Lindy Nelson-Carr has today announced the search is on to find and reward outstanding young volunteers across Queensland.
Ms Nelson-Carr launched the 2008 Young Volunteer Awards at the inaugural International Volunteer Day Symposium in Brisbane. The Department of Communities organised the forum as part of global celebrations to honour all volunteers.
“I’m urging Queenslanders aged 12 to 25 currently in volunteering activities to nominate and be in the running to win $2,000,” Ms Nelson-Carr said.
“These annual awards are important because they enable us to recognise and reward young Queenslanders for their outstanding volunteer efforts.
“Young people represent the fastest growing group of volunteers according to the Australia Bureau of Statistics, with the number of 18 to 25 year-olds increasing from 17 per cent in 1995 to 31 per cent in 2006.
“Celebrating the voluntary contributions of young Queenslanders also creates role models who can inspire and encourage others to get involved in volunteering.”
Community leaders, organisations and teachers throughout Queensland are encouraged to nominate an individual or group they believe deserves to be recognised as part of the Queensland Young Volunteer Awards.
“International Volunteer Day is dedicated to celebrating and honouring the invaluable service volunteers provide to communities around the world,” Ms Nelson-Carr said.
“Statistics have shown volunteering is a valuable resource in Queensland, with the total value of volunteering growing from almost $10 billion in 2000 to over $16 billion in 2004.”
Previous winners of the Queensland Young Volunteer Awards include young people working in diverse community activities such as providing support for refugee families, running sporting competitions and being involved in organisations such as the State Emergency Service and the Police Citizens Youth Club.
“The calibre of past entrants gives me great hope for the ongoing vibrancy of volunteering and for the future of Queensland,” Ms Nelson-Carr said.
The 2008 awards will be presented at a special ceremony in Brisbane next April.
Entries for the Queensland Young Volunteer Awards close Friday, February 22, 2008.
For more information about the awards and to download a nomination form, visit www.communities.qld.gov.au
Media Contact: Minister Nelson-Carr’s office 3235 4280
Ms Nelson-Carr launched the 2008 Young Volunteer Awards at the inaugural International Volunteer Day Symposium in Brisbane. The Department of Communities organised the forum as part of global celebrations to honour all volunteers.
“I’m urging Queenslanders aged 12 to 25 currently in volunteering activities to nominate and be in the running to win $2,000,” Ms Nelson-Carr said.
“These annual awards are important because they enable us to recognise and reward young Queenslanders for their outstanding volunteer efforts.
“Young people represent the fastest growing group of volunteers according to the Australia Bureau of Statistics, with the number of 18 to 25 year-olds increasing from 17 per cent in 1995 to 31 per cent in 2006.
“Celebrating the voluntary contributions of young Queenslanders also creates role models who can inspire and encourage others to get involved in volunteering.”
Community leaders, organisations and teachers throughout Queensland are encouraged to nominate an individual or group they believe deserves to be recognised as part of the Queensland Young Volunteer Awards.
“International Volunteer Day is dedicated to celebrating and honouring the invaluable service volunteers provide to communities around the world,” Ms Nelson-Carr said.
“Statistics have shown volunteering is a valuable resource in Queensland, with the total value of volunteering growing from almost $10 billion in 2000 to over $16 billion in 2004.”
Previous winners of the Queensland Young Volunteer Awards include young people working in diverse community activities such as providing support for refugee families, running sporting competitions and being involved in organisations such as the State Emergency Service and the Police Citizens Youth Club.
“The calibre of past entrants gives me great hope for the ongoing vibrancy of volunteering and for the future of Queensland,” Ms Nelson-Carr said.
The 2008 awards will be presented at a special ceremony in Brisbane next April.
Entries for the Queensland Young Volunteer Awards close Friday, February 22, 2008.
For more information about the awards and to download a nomination form, visit www.communities.qld.gov.au
Media Contact: Minister Nelson-Carr’s office 3235 4280