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May 7, 2010
Over 250 people attended the Cabot Loop Volunteer Week Reception at The Factory in Port Union on April 23. Sid Butt, Area (Link) Director with the Newfoundland and Labrador Seniors and 50 Plus Federation emceed the event which included entertainment, prizes and speeches. The event was hosted by the Community Services Council Voluntary Sector Clusters Project. Read more...

May 3, 2010
The 2010 Annual St. John’s Volunteer Recognition Night was an evening to recognize the humble volunteers who form the backbone of many organizations. Approximately 200 people gathered together at the Sheraton Newfoundland Hotel to recognize how ‘Volunteers Connect Communities’. The event was hosted by Rogers TV hosts, Erin Sulley and Krissy Holmes. Read more...

April 29, 2010
They came from every part of the Bonavista Peninsula, representing fire departments, church groups, recreation and service organizations, as well as senior and youth groups. They all had one thing in common; they were volunteers. Read more at The Packet...

April 28, 2010
Last week, communities all over Bay St. George, across the province and the country celebrated National Volunteer Week, as a way to celebrate and pay tribute to those who give freely of their time to help others. Read more at The Georgian...

April 27, 2010
It was a packed house at the Regional Volunteer Appreciation Reception in Garnish on April 22. Over 200 people from across the Burin Peninsula turned out on this evening dedicated to volunteers. Read more..

April 27, 2010
Dave Denine acknowledged communities in the province would be very different without people who freely give their time to benefit others. The minister responsible for the volunteer and non-profit sector was an invited guest for Thursday's regional volunteer appreciation night, hosted by the Burin Peninsula Voluntary Cluster Project at the Garnish Community Centre. Read more at The Southern Gazette...

April 21, 2010
The Community Services Council Newfoundland and Labrador and the Volunteer Week Committee are pleased to be hosting special events in several regions of the province. Take the time to celebrate the wonderful efforts of volunteers with some local music, refreshments, prizes and more. Read more...

April 20, 2010
They are often the hidden heroes of our society but for the next week at least, volunteers will have a chance to soak up some well-deserved accolades. Read more at thewesternstar.com...

April 15, 2010
The Province of Newfoundland and Labrador, the City of St. John's and the City of Mt. Pearl declare April 18 -24, 2010 to be Volunteer Week by signing a Proclamation.  Read more...

April 14, 2010
Volunteer Expo 2010 - Discover Volunteering! The Community Services Council Newfoundland and Labrador and the 2010 Volunteer Week Committee are partnering with the Village Shopping Centre to hold a Volunteer Expo on Monday, April 19 from 12:00 noon to 5:00 pm. Read more...

April 1, 2010
Volunteer Week is fast approaching! From April 18-24 take the time to celebrate the wonderful efforts of volunteers at events happening in your area. Read more...

February 17, 2010
The Community Services Council Newfoundland and Labrador’s Volunteer Week 2010 Committee encourages everyone to make an effort to thank and recognize volunteers and to embrace this year’s theme, “Volunteers Connect Communities”, especially during Volunteer Week 2010, April 18-24. To get ready, the Volunteer Week Kit is now available.Read more...

February 11, 2010
Volunteers Connect Communities. That’s the theme for Volunteer Week 2010, recognizing that volunteers truly make a difference to our quality of life. Make a special effort April 18-24 to celebrate their contributions. As a prelude to Volunteer Week, the Volunteerism Luncheon provided an opportunity for volunteers and organizations to network and celebrate the impact of volunteerism around the province and across the globe. Read more...

February 9, 2009
The Community Services Council NL has been promoting and coordinating Volunteer Week activities for many years. View our photo slideshow of past Volunteer Week celebrations around the province and discover how "Volunteers Connect Communities". View the slideshow...

January 14, 2009
Guess Who’s Coming to Lunch January 27^th 2010? Read more...

December 8, 2009
Mark your calendars for Volunteerism Luncheon 2010! Read more...

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