Volunteers are the lifeblood of any community, but in Campbelltown they really shine in big numbers.
It’s one of the reasons Campbelltown City Council established the Gift of Time awards a few years ago to put the spotlight on our volunteers once a year.
Last week Campbelltown residents who give up their valuable time as volunteers to help their community were recognised at the 2024 Gift of Time awards ceremony in the civic centre.
And the numbers once again told the story.
This year’s celebration recognised 1,118 volunteers from 55 Campbelltown community organisations and services who have collectively given up more than 127,480 hours of their time throughout the year.
Each volunteer was presented with an award certificate from Mayor of Campbelltown Darcy Lound at the ceremony. Also in attendance was local MP Greg Warren and Councillor Josh Cotter, among others.
“This year’s award recipients represent a diverse range of local organisations including school associations, sports and fitness organisations, charity groups, emergency services, veteran’s groups and more,” Mayor Lound said.
“Volunteering is so valuable because these incredible people have given up precious time to help their community.
“These commitments often mean early starts, late nights and giving up precious time over the weekend,” he said.
“It’s a great honour to celebrate these incredible volunteers who continue to undertake selfless work in our community.”
