CELEBRATING OUR VOLUNTEERS

KEY MESSAGES
• Shellharbour City Council hosted a free community movie night to thank local volunteers during National Volunteer Week
• The event recognised the vital contributions of volunteers who support community services across the region
• Mayor Chris Homer praised volunteers as the heart of the community and highlighted their role in connecting people

In celebration of National Volunteer Week, Shellharbour City Council said thank you to the region’s dedicated volunteers by hosting a free community movie night at Event Cinemas on Thursday, 22 May.

This annual event was Council’s way of recognising the invaluable contribution of local volunteers who give their time, skills, and energy to support a wide range of services and community groups across the region.

Shellharbour City Mayor Chris Homer said the evening was a small gesture of appreciation for the big difference volunteers make, and aligned with this year’s National Volunteer Week theme ‘Connecting Communities’.

“Volunteers are the heart of our community. Whether they are helping out at local sporting clubs, community centres, libraries, or emergency services, their efforts deserve to be recognised and celebrated,” Mayor Homer said.

“The event was all about coming together as a community to celebrate those who generously give their time for the benefit of others.”

Caption: Shellharbour City Mayor Chris Homer and Deputy Mayor Kellie Marsh saying thanks to the region's volunteers. Image courtesy of Shellharbour City Council

The free movie night featured a screening of Mission Impossible – The Final Reckoning. The evening began with an official welcome, followed by the movie screening and complimentary refreshments.

National Volunteer Week is the largest celebration of volunteers and volunteerism in Australia providing an opportunity to highlight the role of volunteers in our community, and more importantly, to say thank you for the more than five million Australians who volunteer. 

This year National Volunteer Week was celebrated from 19-25 May.