GOVERNOR JON S. CORZINE
&
SECRETARY OF STATE NINA MITCHELL WELLS
INVITE
NEW JERSEY RESIDENTS TO
VOLUNTEER NJ!
SAVE THE DATE
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 4TH, 2006
SECRETARY WELLS WILL TEAM UP WITH
BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS IN NEW JERSEY TO SHARE THE IDEA THAT
“EVERY SUCCESS STORY HAS A MENTOR"
This begins an annual calendar of volunteer service in New Jersey
The month of November will focus on mentoring youth and on hunger awareness.
VOLUNTEER AT YOUR LOCAL FOOD BANK
Contact the Food Bank to learn about Nov. 4th events!
(http://www.njfoodbank.org)
BECOME A MENTOR AT A BOYS & GIRLS CLUB!
Contact the Boys & Girls Club near you to learn about becoming a Mentor
(http://www.bgcnj.org) |
The Governor's Office of Volunteerism
was established to support the growth and the development of volunteerism
throughout the State through promotion, coordination and enhancement
of citizen participation.
The concept of a citizen/government partnership
was generated. Citizens, businesses, and community organizations
joined together to contribute their time, service and financial
resources to the partnership, expanding the services in their communities.
Government, through the Governor's office of Volunteerism, provided
the networking, coordination, and leadership assisting the volunteer
programs in their growth and development.
Today, the mission of the Governor's Office of
Volunteerism remains the same. Advocacy, recognition, communication,
and technical assistance form the backbone of the newly re-energized
Office. |
The Governor's Volunteer Awards
were established in 1987 to honor outstanding individuals and groups
whose selfless gifts of time and talents help to improve the quality
of life for the citizens of New Jersey.
The awards are made possible through the dedication
of the Governor's Advisory Council on Volunteerism and Community
Service and the work of the screening and judging committees. Traditionally,
the Governor's Volunteer Awards ceremony is held every spring.
The recipients of past and present awards represent
a varied range of volunteer activities. Each person or group receiving
an award is selected for his or her unique and innovative contribution
to the citizens of New Jersey.
Since the first awards ceremony, more than 200
individuals and organizations have been recognized for their volunteerism
and the commitment to help make a meaningful difference for all
people. We are here today to continue that grand tradition. |
