They are the people keeping our community spirit alive and helping those who need it the most.
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And this month they were honoured across the country in National Volunteers Week.
But what motivates our dedicated volunteers to do what they do best?
Guyra St Vincent de Paul volunteers say it’s all about keeping active, social and the pleasure of serving ones community.
“I feel good about being here and helping an organisation that helps the wider community,” Guyra St Vincent de Paul volunteer Leis Gordon said.
And the community appreciates it too. Which is why earlier this month National Volunteers Week was held across the nation, to celebrate those people who dedicate their time to the betterment of their communities.
“I’ve made friends volunteering here,” Mrs Gordon said.
“I’ve met a lot of people that I would never have met otherwise.”
Volunteer Margaret Day said it was all about “rewards gained from serving ones community, keeping mind and body active, the social aspect and satisfaction of a job well done”.