Volunteer of the Year -
Howard Garrick
The Mayor presented the Jury’s inn Volunteer of the Year Awards to people doing inspirational work in the local community. This year prizes for the award have been provided by Jury’s Inn Hotels. The award winners were:
Volunteer of the Year
Howard Garrick
During the cold weather of February 2012 he set up an emergency shelter in a local Church and recruited local volunteers to run it. 69 rough sleepers and homeless people used the shelter.
Robert Maclachlan and Jeff Edhouse were commended. Robert provides one to one support to children and young people at Angel Shed. He also sits on the Board as a Practitioner Representative. Jeff helps with caretaking and premises maintenance at Caxton House.
The Young Volunteer of the Year
Paul Grant
Paul decided to fill a gap in services by launching a supportive volunteering project to help people with disabilities and mental health concerns to take part in volunteering.
The Older Volunteer of the Year
Kamalaben Tailor
Mrs Tailor has worked as a volunteer at Hanley Crouch Community Association for over 10 years. She runs the Weekender Project for older people based at the Community Association providing cooking, activities, home visiting and telephone contact.
Trustee of the Year
Damien Pocknell
He has been a trustee at Hillside Clubhouse for over 8 years. He is a passionate ambassador for the organisation. He helped Hillside to win a tender to provide services across Camden and Islington.
Active Member of the Year
Olav Ernstzen
He became involved with the LINk when it was set up in 2008. Since April 2009 he has chaired the LINk and worked hard to ensure that it is open and inclusive, creating opportunities for new people to become involved.
Volunteering Involving Organisation of the Year
The Bridge School
The Bridge School received the Volunteer Involving Organisation of the Year. They provide great induction and all the staff are really friendly.
To find out more about volunteering in Islington contact the Volunteer Centre
T 020 7832 5826
