We have all been asked to do it, most of us have thought about doing it and some have even followed through and done it. The “it” is volunteering, and volunteers are a vital part of every community.
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National Volunteers Week will be celebrated from May 21 to 27 and will recognise those who ensure events and programs run successfully, help raise funds and awareness for charities, and perform many other duties throughout society.
Many groups rely heavily on volunteers in order to provide their services and facilities. The PCYC is one of these organisations with Orange’s assistant manager, Dave Cleal, saying that many programs simply wouldn’t run without volunteers and everyone should thank them for their hard work.
Ordinary Australians also continually step up when called upon to help save individual’s lives and property from accidents and injury to bush fires and floods.
Someone who knows the extraordinary lengths that volunteers go to is Maureen Templar, individual superintendent of St John Ambulance, Orange Division.
St John Ambulance’s volunteers assist with health services at community events and Maureen is continually amazed at how generous people are.
“A lot of our volunteers are moving into careers in paramedics or nursing, but they are always happy to give their time. It not only helps the community but also the volunteers themselves as they learn the practical and personal skills needed for their careers,” she said.
