The Honourable John G. Abbott, Minister of Children, Seniors and Social Development and Minister Responsible for the Community Sector, is today proclaiming the week of April 16 to 22 as National Volunteer Week in Newfoundland and Labrador.
Volunteers are pillars of Newfoundland and Labrador’s community sector. National Volunteer Week provides the opportunity to celebrate the selfless service of those who give of their time and talents to help improve the social and economic well-being of Newfoundlanders and Labradorians.
This year’s theme is “Volunteering Weaves Us Together”, which highlights the importance of volunteering and acknowledges the extraordinary efforts and impact volunteers make in their communities through their interconnected actions.
In recent weeks Minister Abbott has taken part in a number of activities to recognize and celebrate the province’s volunteers and community sector, including:
- Joined Colin Corcoran, Chief Executive Officer, Community Sector Council of Newfoundland and Labrador to proclaim National Volunteer Week;
- Delivered a Ministerial Statement in the House of Assembly to acknowledge the outstanding contributions of Penelope Rowe, who retired earlier this year after a career of over 40 years as the leader of the Community Sector Council;
- Attended Memorial University’s annual Volunteer Day Awards Ceremony to celebrate individuals and groups for their exceptional contribution through volunteerism; and
- Participated in the Volunteer Connections Conference 2023 hosted by Volunteer Canada and the Community Sector Council, which aims to develop a roadmap to a National Action Strategy for Volunteerism in Canada as well as to identify strategic directions for Newfoundland and Labrador.
The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador continues to invest more than $100 million in grants and core funding to support the community sector. Last year, the Provincial Government invested an additional $5 million to support community-based organizations, which is carried forward through Budget 2023.
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“I would like to thank all volunteers who generously give their time and efforts to support communities throughout Newfoundland and Labrador. National Volunteer Week is a great opportunity to celebrate volunteers for going above and beyond to help keep people safe, healthy and engaged across the lifespan. I encourage everyone to take the time to appreciate our incredible volunteers for all they do, and consider volunteering to help build stronger and more inclusive communities across this wonderful province.”
Honourable John G. Abbott
Minister of Children, Seniors and Social Development
Minister Responsible for the Community Sector
“Volunteers are the backbone of our communities, driving activities that benefit us all. During Volunteer Week 2023, we celebrate their extraordinary contributions in areas like health support, arts and heritage, youth groups, and more. The Community Sector Council of Newfoundland and Labrador, along with our partners, is proud to support this week of recognition and appreciation. Let’s come together to show gratitude for the volunteers who make our province a better place.”
Colin Corcoran
Chief Executive Officer, Community Sector Council of Newfoundland and Labrador
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National Volunteer Week 2023
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