The fundraising itself should take place in the Island, but the funds could be spent in Jersey or overseas.
They could work alone or be part of a bigger group.
Jersey is an Island of fundraisers, but who are the ones who are leading by example?
Jersey also has a dedicated army of volunteers who are the heartbeat of many charities and organisations, helping them to keep going thanks to their tireless commitment.
Some people dedicate their lives to helping others this way, and it can go unnoticed.
Read about the nominees for Volunteer/Fundraiser of the Year 2015 here:
Name: Hayley Dewar
Parish: St Peter
Nominated by: Naomi Mews
A SCOUT leader who has been a driving force within the local association has been nominated for this year’s Volunteer/Fundraiser of the Year.
Hayley Dewar (38) has been involved in the local Scout organisation for over two decades and has played an enormous role in encouraging, promoting and working in the movement.
She was nominated by Naomi Mews, who described Mrs Dewar as ‘positive and inspiring’.
‘Hayley has been a member of the 3rd Jersey (St Saviour) Scout Group for over 20 years and is the group Scout leader. This is a huge job and she does it fantastically, giving up an enormous amount of time as a volunteer,’ said Mrs Mews.
‘She has enabled hundreds of young people to learn new skills, develop new friends and become more confident, while having great fun too. She always has a smile, is always positive and inspiring and gets involved at every level, from cleaning the camp loos to awarding Scouting honours.
‘She also co-ordinates Scout group involvement in community events, such as the bacon butty stop on the round-the-Island walk and fundraising events. She deserves a huge thank-you.’
Name: Willy Nieuwburg
Parish: St Helier
Nominated by: Martin and Nannette Flageul
A MAN whose ‘life-changing’ experience led him to raise thousands of pounds for charity has been put forward in the Pride of Jersey awards
Willy Nieuwburg (67) has been nominated in the Volunteer /Fundraiser or the Year category for his work to raise money for local cancer charities after the death of his son, Marc.
He was nominated by Martin and Nannette Flageul, who are full of praise for Mr Nieuwburg’s fundraising efforts.
‘Willy has organised Marc’s Walk in memory of his son, who died of bone cancer in 2006 at the age of 19,’ said Mr Flageul.
‘Since the first walk in 2011, he has raised more than £75,000, which goes to such charities as CLIC Sargent Jersey and the Teenage Cancer Trust, who help children with cancer.
‘Willy hopes to reach £100,000 in 2016, which will be the tenth anniversary of Marc’s death.’
Mr Nieuwburg, who is originally from the Netherlands, has once again organised this year’s walk, which takes place on Sunday 9 August. If you would like to take part, visit marcswalk.co.uk.
Name: Hazel Smith and Jean Anderton
Parishes: St Helier and St Clement
Nominated by: Jean Chapman
TWIN sisters who have been involved in raising money for charity for many decades have been nominated for this year’s Volunteer/Fundraiser of the Year Award.
Hazel Smith and Jean Anderton (77) have organised many fundraising activities over the years, and are especially well known for their baking and knitting skills.
They were nominated by Jean Chapman, chairman of the St Clement Battle of Flowers committee, who said: ‘Hazel and Jean have knitted thousands of Christmas pudding cosies which fit over a Ferrero Rocher chocolate to raise money for Jersey Alzheimer’s Association.
‘But this is a relatively recent thing for them.
‘They are always at fetes, sales and food fairs with their Jersey wonders, apple pies, toys and tombolas to name but a few.
‘Hazel does most of the baking, but they are truly a dynamic duo.
‘They also raise money for inner city children and the Love Russia charity, which helps orphaned children.
‘Both have worked so hard for different charities over the years.’
Name: Yveline Sheldon
Parish: St Helier
Nominated by: Anne Le Sueur
A SPORTSWOMAN who has dedicated more than three decades to promoting netball in the Island has been put forward for the Volunteer / Fundraiser of the Year award.
Yveline Sheldon (52) has given her time to the Jersey Netball Association as a player, coach and committee member. She was also a founder of St John’s Netball Club, for whom she played for many years.
‘Yveline has worked tirelessly on the Jersey Netball Association committee, covering just about every job available,’ said Anne Le Sueur, who nominated Mrs Sheldon.
‘She has held the positions of junior and senior vice-presidents and is now our president. The workload of running such an association is huge, and as well as working full-time, Yveline takes annual leave when required to attend meetings for the association.
‘She chairs our monthly council meetings and over the last two years has updated our constitution and county plan.
‘Team Jets have this season been promoted to UK Premier Division II, which is phenomenal. Yveline has been a fantastic ambassador for the Jersey Netball Association and continues to lead us into new territory as we start a new season.’
Name: Colin Adams
Parish: St Saviour
Nominated by: Carol Fleet and others
A MAN who ‘gives up all his time to help when others need it’ has been nominated for an award in this year’s Pride of Jersey awards.
Colin Adams was put forward in the Volunteer/Fundraiser of the Year category by Carol Fleet for his untiring efforts in raising money for local charities over the years.
He was nominated by a large number of people who described him as wonderful, caring and compassionate.
Although he works part-time at de Gruchy department store, Mr Adams (66) spends his spare time as a Nightingale at the General Hospital and also at the Hospital radio station.
He is also known for organising and running quizzes in pubs and on radio to raise funds for local charities.
Mr Adams has also given much of his spare time to help out at major events like Liberation Day, and this year will see him return as a marshal at his 26th Battle of Flowers.
‘I don’t think he likes to sit around doing nothing,’ said Mrs Fleet. ‘He not only works part-time, but also spends the rest of his time to help when others need it. Colin really deserves the award.’
Name: Natasha Greenhough
Parish: St Clement
Nominated by: Joshua Kopetz and others
A VOLUNTEER who ‘brings a sense of joy, beauty and happiness to many people she comes in contact with’ is in the running for a Pride of Jersey award.
Natasha Greenhough (32) was nominated in the Volunteer/Fundraiser category by a number of people who praised the way she puts other people first, her commitment to volunteering, her sense of humour and her joyfulness despite of her own difficulties.
‘Natasha has overcome many adversities, some of which she still deals with in her everyday life with a brave smile,’ said Joshua Kopetz, one of her nominators.
‘She is pure inspiration. Not only is she fun to be with, but she also volunteers wherever she can to help others, like at the Hospital as a Nightingale and at the Overdale Hearing Resources, where she not only wears the product to help her hear, but also helps provide them for others,’ he said.
‘The love she has for her community and wanting to help everyone is overwhelming. The smiles on people’s faces and joy in their hearts is why she continues to volunteer every day.’
Name: Gill Bell
Parish: St Clement
Nominated by: Jill Luce
GILL Bell, affectionately known as Super Gill, has been nominated for this year’s Volunteer/Fundraiser of the Year award.
Mrs Bell recently retired from fundraising for the Nairobi Slums School Project Trust which she and her husband, Paul, founded 16 years ago, and which has raised many thousands of pounds.
The money has funded a school of 11 classrooms for its 345 pupils, food, uniforms, stationery, water bore holes, a medical clinic and more.
She was nominated by Jill Luce, who said: ‘Every Sunday morning Gill has been running the charity sales from a warehouse and her holidays have been spent working in the school and organising outings and parties for the children.’
As well as her charity work, Mrs Bell (58) is also an active member of St Lawrence Netball Club and in the past has coached netball at Bel Royal and Beaulieu when her daughters attended the schools.
She continues to coach and umpire throughout the year at the club.
‘All the activities Gill undertakes with great passion and enthusiasm, and always with a smile,’ said Mrs Luce.
‘She gives her time freely and her encouragement and generosity are an inspiration to everyone who knows her.’
Name: Jersey Hospice Care Volunteers
Parish: St Helier
Nominated by: Caroline Campbell of Jersey Hospice Care
NOT just one person has been nominated in this category, but 514 people have been put forward as worthy recipients of the Volunteer/Fundraiser of the Year award.
The nominees are all volunteers at Jersey Hospice Care who offer their services across all areas of the charity’s work.
‘They’re an amazing bunch of people and the hospice couldn’t offer the service without them – it’s very humbling,’ said Caroline Campbell, who is the charity’s volunteer co-ordinator. ‘It’s nice to give an award individual people, but I think it’s also nice to recognise everyone too. As the services have developed, so has our volunteer base which stands at 514! Volunteers are an integral part of our charity and are crucial to the delivery of our services,’ said Caroline. They assist in every area, including our patient facing services, complementary therapies, bereavement support, reception, fundraising, events and our two shops. The wide diversity of roles includes supporting patients and their families at what can be the most vulnerable time of their lives and our volunteers bring a sense of normality to our patients that health care professionals can’t always provide. The team at Jersey Hospice Care continue to be humbled by how much our volunteers continue to give to Jersey Hospice Care day in, day for 365 days a year. Their support cannot be underestimated.’
Name: Reg Langlois
Parish: St Brelade
Nominated by: Barbie Buchholz
‘A VERY gentle man’ whose garden has been used for countless charity events over the last 20 years has been put forward in this year’s Pride of Jersey awards
Reg Langlois has been nominated in the Volunteer/Fundraiser or the Year category for his generosity in offering his home, Badger’s Holt in St Brelade, for the use of fundraisers
‘This gentleman has opened his house and garden to all with no benefit to himself or his family,’ said Mrs Buchholz. ‘Many charities in the Island have done very well out of his charity of heart and spirit for many years. I think he does it because of the joy of giving people the chance to raise money for their causes. Thousands must have been raised for different charities. He’s just a very gentle man and a very nice person and very deserving of the award. Over a long period of time Reg has done so much for so many people and from all walks of life,’ she said. ‘He is an angel in disguise and the world needs more people like him to make it a better place to live in. He’s just a very generous man.’
Name: Sandra Auckland
Parish: St Saviour
Nominated by: Lucinda Utting
THE first woman to be appointed as the Variety Club’s Chief Barker has been nominated for this year’s Volunteer/Fundraiser of the Year.
Sandra Auckland took on the role at the end of 2013, following over 20 years of being actively involved in the charity, and set up its annual Child of the Year awards.
She was nominated by Lucinda Utting who described Mrs Auckland as a modest person. ‘She never takes praise or congratulations but she brushes it off as if to say “anyone would do this” – but not everyone would,’ said Mrs Utting. ‘Sandra is the Chief Barker of Variety Jersey, a position of great responsibility and many would delegate the numerous tasks required to keep the charity running. Sandra however, seems to be as much an Indian as a Chief!’ said Mrs Utting. ‘Sandra works tirelessly on fundraising, promoting the charity and organising events to ensure donations continue to be received. She is always out shaking buckets and getting people involved and she’s always the first to offer her services,’ she said. ‘Sandra’s retired and has an extremely busy life, but she dedicates the majority of her time to Variety Jersey,’ said Mrs Utting. ‘She just doesn’t’ stop.’
The sponsor:
CELEBRATING its 25th anniversary this year, the Marketing Bureau has affected or influenced most Islanders at one time or another.
Among many things, it has responsibility for the advertising spaces on Jersey’s buses, car parks, the Airport and the Harbour, among many other Island sites.
But its reach and influence have not distracted the business from caring about the community in which is operates.
Marketing Bureau managing director Julie Littlemore said: ‘As a company, we feel very strongly about corporate social responsibility, particularly as Jersey is a small community.
‘Islanders and companies are supportive in so many areas, and it is important that we all do our bit in a volunteering or charity capacity. We hope our involvement in the Pride of Jersey Awards will encourage many people to do the same.’
WHY THIS CATEGORY?
‘Volunteering and fundraising are activities we are passionate about. All charities and volunteers should be recognised for their dedication and time they give to the community.
‘We have limited resources in Jersey, for instance in the health system, and if it wasn’t for the support of local charities, we would be in a bit of mess. Also,it is always nice to see the community work together, whether it’s volunteering for something or raising funds. We very much want to support and encourage that.’
WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING FOR IN THE WINNER?
‘I’d like to see somebody who is selfless and gives a lot of time to help the less fortunate. To be honest, I think all volunteers and fundraisers should be winners. The people of Jersey appreciate volunteers and fundraisers so much, as they are often behind the scenes. And, of course, local businesses could be winners, too.
‘I have noticed that corporate social responsibility has become a big part of company marketing plans now, and in doing that, companies are putting a lot back into the community. They feel they have a responsibility to the community, not just to the business world.’
