International Volunteer Managers Day: Saturday 5 November

Orphaned puppies and kittens will today help mark International Volunteer Managers Day, at the
RSPCA shelter in Mornington.

The RSPCA were recently named as finalists in the Volunteer Management Award, awarded last
weekend as part of the Community Achievement Awards 2011.

CEO of Volunteering Tasmania Adrienne Picone, said International Volunteer Managers Day aims to
recognise the efforts made by the co-ordinators of volunteering organisations.

“There is a lot of effort behind organising volunteering practices, and I think it’s important to have a
day which celebrates the individuals who co-ordinate these practices,” Ms Picone said.

“Volunteer managers have the skills and knowledge to help people be part of the solution in meeting
community needs, and without volunteer managers it would be very difficult to harmonise
volunteering activities.

“The RSPCA is a perfect example of a volunteer management organisation, a community based
charity that works to prevent cruelty to animals by actively promoting their care and protection.

Ms Picone said the contribution of volunteers is universally recognised and appreciated in many
different areas including sport, health, care, and emergency services across Tasmania.

“Behind these volunteers is an equally dedicated group of individuals and agencies who are
responsible for the co-ordination, support, training, recruitment, and administration of people who give
their time and energy to help others,” she said.

The RSPCA Tasmania has 100 active volunteers state-wide involved in animal care, education,
adoption, and fundraising activities.

Volunteers significantly contribute to the RSPCA being Australia’s leading animal welfare organisation
with its unique commitment to animal care.