BP Vouchers for Volunteers

BP Vouchers for Volunteers

BP New Zealand has today launched the ‘BP Vouchers for Volunteers’ programme for 2009, inviting applications from volunteer organisations for thousands of BP fuel vouchers/gift cards.

Managing Director Peter Griffiths said “Every day thousands of volunteers give up their spare time to help others who are less fortunate. These volunteers are an essential part of New Zealand society. We have been overwhelmed with the number of applications received each year since we started this programme and expect this year to be no different.”

“In the last three years we have been delighted to help more than 1,000 organisations ranging from meals on wheels to people transporting the sick who live a long way from hospitals to those helping victims of crime.” he said.

“BP New Zealand recognises that fuel prices and the current economic environment have had a huge impact on volunteers who use vehicles to do their work. Through donating thousands of fuel vouchers to volunteer organizations that use vehicles, we can do our bit to help out.” he said.

Registered charities or volunteer organisations that rely on voluntary assistance and use vehicles are eligible to apply. For an application form and full eligibility criteria please visit www.bp.co.nz. Applications close on the 5th of July.

Successful applicants will be advised by email and on our website (www.bp.co.nz) during the week commencing July 27th.

Mr Griffiths said “we are very pleased to again be able to say thank you to the many volunteers around the country who work long hours to help others in the community.”

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