General News
16 May, 2025
Volunteers celebrated
The Central Goldfields Shire Council is set to host an event celebrating the innumerable contributions of volunteers in the community.
All Central Goldfields volunteers are invited to the shire’s National Volunteer Week thank you event to be held next Monday, May 19 at 5.30 pm at the Maryborough Harness Racing Club.
Central Goldfields Shire mayor Grace La Vella said the annual volunteer thank you event is an important opportunity for volunteers to be acknowledged for the work they do.
“I’m incredibly proud of all the wonderful volunteers that we have here in our shire. Together they work across many settings and under a variety of conditions, they are there in disasters, they run events, they enable vital services, and often their work in our community goes unnoticed,” she said.
“Through our council plan process four years ago we heard from our community that they wanted our volunteers to be recognised for their contribution.
“That’s why each year we partner with Maryborough Volunteer Resource Group (MVRG) to do just that. This is our opportunity to celebrate our volunteers and publicly thank them for their dedication and contribution in making our shire a great place to live.
“The theme of this year’s National Volunteer Week is Connecting Communities. There’s no doubt that volunteering does just that — volunteering brings people together and fosters a sense of belonging.
“In small communities such as ours — volunteers are key to so many of our local clubs, activities and events — put simply we’d be lost without them.”
Maryborough Volunteer Resource Group president Tony Macer said he’s reminded almost every day of the importance of the exemplary and dedicated local volunteer community.
“As president of the MVRG, I have been privileged to be able to work with so many amazing volunteers who give up their time for the benefit of the community,” he said.
At this year’s event, the MVRG will also launch their brand-new website designed to support all not-for-profit groups in our shire.
This is a ticketed event (free entry) and open to all volunteers in the Central Goldfields Shire community.
Those interested in attending are encouraged to register by today, Friday, May 16 online at www.centralgoldfields.vic.gov.au/thankyou or alternatively you can email events@cgoldshire.vic.gov.au or phone 0408 326 157.
A courtesy bus from Maryborough is also available for those who are unable to make the drive to the venue. Volunteers needing to access this service can request this when RSVPing via the above options.