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Nominations open for McArthur Early Childhood Volunteer of the Year Award 2019

Jason Roberts

Sep 11, 2019

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Early Learning Association Australia (ELAA) have confirmed that the McArthur Early Childhood Volunteer of the Year Award 2019 is now open for nominations for any volunteers that currently work at an ELAA member early years service.

The Award, which celebrates the difference that volunteers make to early learning services, is a partnership between ELAA and McArthur, their preferred recruitment partner.

ELAA is the national peak body championing excellence in early learning for children and supporting parents and service providers and works with parents and service providers toward a shared vision of excellence in early learning for children.

ELAA’s membership base represents over 1,300 ECEC providers including Early Years Managers,independent kindergartens, long day care services, integrated services, local governments, government and independent schools and out of school hours care services.

The winner of the McArthur Early Childhood Volunteer of the Year Awards will receive a $250 book voucher and a $250 book voucher for their service. Other finalists will each receive a $75 book voucher in recognition of their significant contributions.

The awards will be presented at the ELAA Annual General Meeting at the Collingwood Town Hall on Thursday, 14 November 2019.

For more information on ELAA please click here and more information on the Awards please click here.

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