IRELAND: Zimbabwean family in Letterkenny honoured for outstanding volunteer work

IRELAND: A Zimbabwean family living in Letterkenny has been honoured for the incredible community contribution they have made since moving to the town.

The Ndlovu family received a special family recognition award at the Donegal Volunteer Awards held recently in the Radisson Blu Hotel.

Those gathered for the ceremony heard that since the Ndlovu family arrived in Ireland from Zimbabwe last year, they have volunteered at many events.

They regularly work in St Vincent De Paul and they help clean Letterkenny every Sunday as a family for Letterkenny Tidy Towns.

MC for the awards ceremony Eamonn Bonner said: “Every Sunday morning, the five of them do the Sunday litter collection on Letterkenny Tidy Towns.

“The adults of the family work in the Vincents Shop.

“The family took part in the Africa Day.

“They really make their time count in their community.”

“There is special thanks from Letterkenny Tidy Town and Vincents for the contribution they make.”

John Curran, Manager of Donegal Volunteer Centre, said: “We are immensely proud to honour the exceptional volunteers and projects that have made a lasting impact in our community. Their selflessness and dedication inspire us all to be agents of positive change”

The awards saw 45 individual volunteers recognised for their outstanding contribution.

Curran continued: “The Volunteer Awards celebrate their remarkable achievements and serve as a reminder of the power of volunteering to transform lives. We extend our deepest gratitude to all the winners and volunteers who continue to make Donegal an inclusive and thriving place for all.”