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The Leeds year of volunteering theme for June is ‘valuing volunteering', which is a celebration of the work that volunteers in Leeds do and a chance to focus on improving the overall quality of volunteering in the city.

One of the aims of the 2010 Leeds Year of Volunteering is for Leeds to be recognised for having excellent volunteering programmes which give volunteers a high quality experience of volunteering. Valuing volunteering is also about recognising everyone who gives their time to help people and causes. Some may not even consider themselves to be volunteers, but their contribution is just as worthwhile and important.

June 5th - Volunteering Marketplace at Victoria Gardens 11am until 3.30pm

This is for organisations seeking new volunteers to book a free stall at. Also an opportunity for members of the public to have a look over the range of volunteering available in Leeds. Organiser: Rachel Charlton, Leeds City Council 0113 247 5878 rachel.charlton@leeds.gov.uk

June 9th - Leeds Compact Launch at Civic Hall, 10.30 - 12 noon

Partnership events between Leeds City Council and the Voluntary Sector. Organiser: Pat Fairfax, Leeds City Council 0113 247 8128 Pat.fairfax@leeds.gov.uk

June 12th - Volunteer Thank you Tea Party at Leeds Metropolitan University Headingley Campus 11am - 2pm

Thank you event for volunteers hosted by Voluntary Action Leeds. Are you a volunteer? Is so we would like to say a big ‘Thank you' for all that you do for the city. Free tombola, activities, music and cream teas - please bring your own picnic (no BBQ's or alcohol). Organiser: Natasha Mort 0113 395 0405 Natasha.mort@val.org.uk

See the Leeds year of volunteering website for more details