Council backs role of volunteers

VOLUNTEER Now, the lead organisation for Volunteering in Northern Ireland, have recognised the support of Lisburn City Council for volunteering in the area as part of the European Year of Volunteering 2011.
By The Newsroom
Published 5th Aug 2012, 15:02 BST

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 Lisburn City Council has 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.”

The Mayor, Alderman William Leathem, said: “Volunteers make a great contribution to community life in the area. They enable many groups to deliver valuable services and help make our community a better place to live. We are delighted to endorse their work and the positive impact they make to our community.”

To find a volunteering opportunity in your local community, log on to www.volunteernow.co.uk or call Lynne Jardine, Outreach Support, on 9023 2020.

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