International Year of the VolunteerPrint Page
The plaque, unveiled in 2001, recognises the contribution of volunteers to Fifield and District.
In November 1997, the United Nations General Assembly proclaimed 2001 as the International Year of Volunteers (IYV). The United Nations Volunteers (UNV) programme was designated as the international focal point. The underlying premise was that voluntary service makes an essential contribution in addressing social, economic, cultural, humanitarian and peacebuilding issues. For this to happen more effectively, there was a need for greater recognition and facilitation of volunteer work, networks to facilitate a drawing upon the best practices of volunteers, and more vigorous promotion of voluntary service.
Location
Address: | Slee Street, Fifield Hall, Fifield, 2875 |
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State: | NSW |
Area: | AUS |
GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -32.806985 Long: 147.457972 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
Monument Type: | Plaque |
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Monument Theme: | Culture |
Sub-Theme: | Community |
Dedication
Approx. Monument Dedication Date: | 2001 |
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2001
International Year of the Volunteer
Lachlan Shire Council recognises the valuable and unselfish contribution that volunteerism has made to the village of Fifield and District