Council celebrates volunteers this May
Published on 05 May 2025
Calling all volunteers, you are invited to help celebrate!
As part of National Volunteer Week, the Glenelg Shire Council will host Volunteer Recognition Receptions across the Shire during May 19 – May 25 to recognise the role of volunteers.
Events will take place in Heywood, Portland, Casterton and Nelson, with all members of the public welcome to come along and celebrate the work of volunteers in their local communities.
Mayor Cr Karen Stephens said the events were an important chance to recognise the “lifeblood of our local community”.
“Volunteers play a vital role, lending their time and talents, for no reward or remuneration, to make our Shire the great place it is to live, work and play,” she said.
“These Volunteer Recognition Receptions will recognise the many coaches, umpires, canteen volunteers, gardeners, meals-on-wheels deliverers, ground keepers, raffle ticket sellers and more who keep our community thriving.
“As part of these events will also be the announcement of the 2025 Glenelg Shire Community Awards winners, including the prestigious Citizen of the Year Award. We look forward to honouring those individuals and groups who have gone above and beyond for our Shire, and celebrating them at a Recognition Reception closest to their home.”
Volunteer Recognition Receptions will be held at the following locations:
Heywood
Tuesday 20 May
5:30pm
Heywood Community Hall
Portland
Wednesday 21 May
5:30pm
Portland Arts Centre
Casterton
Thursday 22 May
5:30pm
Casterton Town Hall
Nelson
Friday 23 May
12:30pm
Nelson CFA Community Room
National Volunteer Week is an annual celebration to recognise the contributions of volunteers across Australia. From 19 to 25 May thousands of events are held across the country to say thank you to the nation’s six million volunteers.
For further information, or to register your attendance for any of the events, please contact the Glenelg Shire events team on 1300 GLENELG or email events@glenelg.vic.gov.au.