EACH week hundreds of volunteers give up their time to support Mitchell Shire\u2019s community groups and programs.<\/p>\n
This year Council is celebrating National Volunteer Week by giving back to those helpers.<\/p>\n
Community groups can apply for a grant of up to $500 which can support volunteer-thank-you events, activities, training and development, or transport.<\/p>\n
In a statement, mayor Fiona Stevens said volunteers were the backbone of any community.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe biggest gift you can give anyone is your time, and to also give it freely is exceptional generosity,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe warmth, passion, commitment and inclusiveness of a community is influenced by all those amongst us who step up and take on these roles.<\/p>\n
\u201cWhether it\u2019s at sporting clubs, around schools and kindergartens, historical societies, community service organisations, those with environmental and sustainability interests, volunteers are key to the success of many opportunities and experiences in Mitchell Shire.<\/p>\n
\u201cThese small grants are one way to say thank you and acknowledge the good work of these generous individuals and groups who often fly under the radar.\u201d<\/p>\n