Strabane council recognises community input of older volunteers
Thursday, 12 January 2012
Pictured at the recent Older People Volunteer awards in Strabane District Councilís offices are award winners, Paddy Corrigan, Ivan McKelvey, Brian Gallagher, Danny OíHagan, Johnny Dooher, Frances Hamilton, Martina Cullan (on behalf of Liam Casey).
STRABANE District Council, in partnership with Volunteer Now, acknowledged the input older volunteers make in the community at a recent awards ceremony.
The district council developed a volunteer award scheme as part of the 'unlocking potential' project, which aims to celebrate the considerable contribution older volunteers make to the work of organisations and groups across the council area.
Brian McMahon, Strabane District Council's chairman, said: "Volunteers are part of all types of local initiatives - youth, community, special needs, health and sports, to name but a few.
“Volunteering provides a range of benefits. It provides the opportunity to help others, gain experience, improve career prospects and meet new people. People become involved in volunteering for a variety of reasons. It may be that they volunteer for a cause that is close to their heart, some people volunteer to stay fit and active, to pass on or learn new skills or simply to make new friends and have fun."
He added: "No matter what the reason, volunteering is a valuable resource in the community/voluntary sector and without this input many organisations may not be in existence today.
“You are an inspiration in terms of the time and commitment you have personally given to local groups. I commend each and every one of you from Strabane District Council and I personally thank you for your ongoing contribution to volunteering in this district."
For further information on the project, please contact Clare Mullen, community support officer at Strabane District Council, on tel (028) 7138 2204.
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