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Thank a volunteer today

20 May 2022

National Volunteer Week (NVW) is Australia’s largest annual celebration of volunteering and is held on 16 – 22 May 2022. The theme for National Volunteer Week 2022 is Better Together.  Volunteering brings people together; it builds communities and creates a better society for everyone.  National Volunteer Week is a chance for all of us to celebrate and recognise the vital work of volunteers and to say thank you.  Together, through volunteering, we are changing communities…

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National Volunteer Week is nearly here

3 May 2022

National Volunteer Week (NVW) 2022 is nearly here! To celebrate National Volunteer Week 2022, Volunteering Geelong is again partnering with genU to host a Volunteer Recognition Event on Thursday 19th May at Eastern Hub. This free event for registered volunteers is one not to be missed! You are invited to join the celebrations and recognise Geelong region volunteers for their outstanding contribution to their local communities.  Enjoy champagne on arrival, and catering from genU’s Seasons…

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2021 Geelong Volunteers of the Year announced

26 November 2021

Congratulations to the recipients of this year’s Geelong Volunteer Awards which were presented by City of Greater Geelong Councillor Kylie Grzybek at a special ceremony at the Geelong West Town Hall on Friday, November 26. 2021 Award Winners John Mills – Colac Area Health Marlene – Bellarine Living and Learning Centre Kath Bourke – Bannockburn Sports Club Lauren Arkinstall – Hope Bereavement Care Leonie Hunt – Uniting Barwon…

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