National Volunteer Week is coming up and Mount Alexander Shire Council thanks their amazing volunteers who do so much to look after the community.
Volunteers have a profound impact on the lives of others. They welcome visitors to the region, drive buses, serve meals, keep senior residents company, look after community centres, care for our natural environment, and so much more.
National Volunteer Week is an opportunity for organisations to acknowledge the people who give their time, experience and talents freely to the community, and Council would like to do the same.
Mount Alexander Shire Council’s Manager of Community Wellbeing, Rosalie Rogers, said that volunteers are essential to the wellbeing of our community.
“We appreciate all the time and energy that volunteers put into our community,” said Ms Rogers.
“Our volunteers help us run events, look after sports and recreation reserves, tend to our natural environment, and keep vulnerable members of our community company.
“Volunteers are the reason that we’re able to host so many community programs and we really couldn’t do it without them.
“Please know that the work you do is recognised, valued and deeply appreciated.
“I highly encourage anyone who’s thinking about volunteering to get in touch. There are so many ways to get involved and you really make a difference to the lives of others.”
The Castlemaine Community House is inviting local volunteers to eat for free at a special National Volunteer Week Community Lunch on Tuesday 16 May as a thank you for all their hard work and generosity.
There will also be a mini expo of organisations with information about volunteer opportunities.
National Volunteer Week Community Lunch
When: Tuesday 16 May, 12.30pm-1.45pm
Where: Castlemaine Town Hall, 25 Lyttleton Street, Castlemaine
Cost: $7 suggested donation (volunteers eat free)
Learn more about volunteering and find out what opportunities are available near you by visiting our volunteers page or by calling Monte MacPherson, Council’s Healthy Ageing Business Support Officer, on 5471 1797.