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ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Volunteers' Appreciation Day

The ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Health Volunteers' Appreciation Day has been celebrated annually by our health services since the United Nations Assembly established the International Year of Volunteers in 2001.

In celebration of the ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Health Volunteers Appreciation Day, ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Health services will hold events to recognise volunteers who generously give their time to support patients, their families and staff.

Volunteer of the Year Award

The ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Health Volunteer of the Year Award is awarded annually at the ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Health Awards which showcase the excellent work throughout the ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø health system.

The ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Health Volunteer of the Year Award recognises the significant contribution of an individual to volunteering within ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Health. This award aims to acknowledge an individual who:

• provides excellent support for patients, carers and families
• acts as a role model for volunteering in ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Health helping to promote volunteer services and inspire other volunteers
• has used their voice and valued experience as a consumer to contribute towards health system change
• uses new and innovative ways to engage patients, carers and families.

Volunteer of the Year

Read more about the 2024 joint winners, Margaret King and Margaret Young, in the article:

Volunteer of the Year.