VOLUNTEERS
of the Fingal Citizens’ Information Service who have given over 20 years of
service to their community were honoured at a special ceremony recently at the
EU Commission office in Dublin.
Each
volunteer received a certificate and a commemorative bowl at the event hosted
by the Citizens’ Information Board (CIB) and the National Association of
Citizens’ Information Services. The occasion was marked in this the European
Year of the Volunteer by the attendance of Minister of State for European
Affairs, Lucinda Creighton.
Tony
McQuinn, chief executive of the Citizens’ Information Board, said volunteers
have played an essential part in the development of Citizens’ Information
Services.
“They
bring commitment, life experience and a vast range of skills to their role,
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stated.
“This event which is particularly appropriate
in this the European Year of Volunteers, acknowledges the volunteers who have
dedicated themselves for the past 20 years or more, to ensuring that their
local communities, especially the vulnerable or socially excluded, have access
to information on entitlements and services and the assistance needed in
securing them.
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Marie
Roche (Skerries), Maureen Hickey (Swords) and Eileen Allman (Malahide) (absent
from ceremony) all celebrated their awards and recognition of their service to
their respective centres.
The
Fingal Citizens’ Information Service now has 62 volunteers with 10 volunteers
having given 20 years or more service.
Andrew
McCann, Development Manager of the Fingal service, said he was delighted with
the recognition of the extensive commitment volunteers have given to their
local centre.