Celebrating our volunteers
Uniting AgeWell celebrated the amazing efforts of its more than 600 volunteers with a series of luncheons, barbeques, dancing and high teas during this year’s National Volunteer Week, 9-15 May.
From assisting with leisure and lifestyle activities and transporting residents, to pastoral care, helping in the garden or even administration,v volunteers play an integral role at Uniting AgeWell, making a positive difference to the lives of the people we support.
Lifestyle Coordinator Matt Daley said each volunteer had different strengths and passions they could bring to enrich the lives and wellbeing of clients.
"Volunteers give us the opportunity to enhance the range of activities we can offer our clients,” he said.
Our volunteers come from all backgrounds and age groups and assist in a variety of ways, with many going above and beyond their expectations.
All across Uniting AgeWell our communities recognised and celebrated our volunteers. Volunteers across Strathdon, Carnsworth and Noble Park gathered at the Strathdon Community for a special luncheon, where certificates of appreciation and gifts were presented.
In Launceston, John Pittman from Aldersgate Kings Meadows, was recognised at the Launceston City Council’s Volunteer Recognition Awards during the week.
John started volunteering in 2002 because he wanted to give back to the community in his retirement.
John was presented with the Volunteer Recognition Award for Hours of Service – Individual Volunteer at the Launceston Town Hall on Tuesday, May 10.
We thank all our volunteers from the bottom of our hearts for the impact they have made to our communities.