PILCH Volunteer of the Year

2008 marked the inaugural Volunteer of the Year Award in recognition of the outstanding commitment and achievements of one PILCH volunteer. PILCH will offer this award as part of National Volunteer Week each year.

The PILCH Volunteer of the Year Award 2007-2008 was awarded to Verena Tan and Matthew Raggatt.

Verena and Matthew were chosen by PILCH staff from a pool of over 60 law students that have assisted PILCH since winter 2007. Verena has been an ongoing volunteer at PILCH since second semester 2007. Matthew began at PILCH during semester 1 2008 on a student placement from La Trobe University. During their time at PILCH both Verena and Matthew have demonstrated a real commitment to PILCH and its values, displayed initiative and enthusiasm for the work, a professional manner and excellent written skills and research skills.

Verena and Matthew each received a book voucher of $150. Thank you to Allens Arthur Robinson, Clayton Utz and Minter Ellison for contributing to this prize.