V
olunteers from Colin at CNP's Volunteer BBQ
Colin Neighborhood
Partnership recently held its annual Awards Cere
mo
ny and BBQ to celebrate the work of
of
volunteers from the Colin area.
Gemma Burns, Volunteer Development
Worker at CNP
, organised the event at CNP’s premises at Cloona
House in Poleglass. Speaking of the event she said,
“The Colin Volunteer BBQ is a great
way of thanking those people who voluntarily give their time for the good of
the community. We wanted to let volunteers know that each and every one of them
is highly valued for the contribution they make. So many events and projects in
Colin could not operate without volunteers who provide a vital service for
their area. This Volunteer BBQ and Awards Ceremony
recognises their contribution with a day of fun and celebration. The weather
may not have been ideal but it didn’t dampen the celebration!”
The ceremony
was attended by
Jennifer McCann MLA
.
Speaking at the event Ms McCann said,
“I am delighted to be asked to speak
and present tokens of appreciation at this year’s Colin Volunteer BBQ and Awards
Ceremony. Volunteering is a very
special part of community life and very often doesn’t get the recognition it
deserves. Many volunteers give up their time and put great effort into
improving the quality of life for many members of the community. They are
to be congratulated for their efforts and I hope these awards will ensure they
are thanked for their service and show everyone’s appreciation
”
At the
event one local volunteer,
Annmarie
Curley from Poleglass
, received a special gif of appreciation for ten years
of voluntary service in the Colin community. Annmarie volunteers with the Good
Morning Colin Project, a telephone support service for older people in Colin.
The organisation relies heavily on the commitment and dedication of a team of
voluntary workers like Annmarie. Speaking of her volunteering experience she
said,
“I find it really rewarding
volunteering at Good Morning Colin and have enjoyed the past ten years. I feel
that I’m making a big difference in people’s lives. The people I phone
each morning feel like family to me now. Its worthwhile to know that the older
people in this community feel safer because of the service we provide. I am
extremely proud to be a Colin volunteer and I would recommend volunteering to
anyone.”
If you
would like to get involved in volunteering in the Colin area contact Gemma at Colin Neighbourhood Partnership on 9062 3813 or email gemma@newcolin.com.