5 December 1996
Dating from his election as Chief Minister Shane Stone hosted an annual reception celebrating Volunteers and their supporters. Members and Guest Lounge Parliament House Darwin. Volunteering NT respond to the welcome by Shane Stone. Volunteering NT was a not-for-profit organisation and the peak body for volunteering, leading the sector in the Northern Territory. Volunteering NT worked with individuals, organisations, businesses and communities to lead, advance, grow, promote and celebrate volunteering. They provided a range of services, support and resources for volunteer-involving organisations and volunteers which contributed to positive volunteering experiences and the strengthening of communities.