Nominations are once again open for the Fraser Volunteer Awards, run by Fraser MP Daniel Mulino.
Dr Mulino created the awards last year to mark volunteering week and recognise the contribution that volunteers make to Fraser.
The awards are open to Fraser residents, regardless of where they volunteer, and people who live outside the electorate but volunteer with organisations based in Fraser.
“The theme for Volunteer Week 2024 is ‘Celebrate Service – an opportunity to shine a light on the people and causes that inspire us to serve,” Dr Mulino said.
“Every day that I am out and about in the community I see the evidence of the extraordinary contribution of volunteers. Our lives are so much richer thanks to their hard work.”
Dr Mulino said he hopes these awards will encourage further volunteering as the awards show how highly valued their work is.
“There has been a long-term decline in the number of people who are volunteering, and that is concerning,” he said.
“According to Volunteering Australia, there was a rise last year in the number of people volunteering, but the average number of hours they volunteered has decreased.”
To nominate a volunteer, locals are required to fill out a form describing the person they are nominating and the work they do.
Nominations close Monday, May 13 at 9am.
Award winners will be announced in National Volunteer Week running from May 20-26.
Details: forms.office.com/r/SpN35EgbgR
