We take time this week to celebrate National Volunteer Week (17-23 May). With an estimate of nearly six million people volunteering across Australia annually, this marks an important occasion to celebrate!
This year’s theme for National Volunteer Week is “Recognise. Reconnect. Reimagine.”
This gives us the opportunity to Recognise our volunteers at CatholicCare for their vital work and dedication, to Reconnect with what is most important by encouraging each other to give time to help others, and to Reimagine how we can better support volunteers and the communities they serve.
We would like to share a good news story about one of our long-term volunteers - Robert Roseburgh - who has given outstanding service to CatholicCare’s Prison Ministry Program since 2004.
Robert’s volunteering in Prison Ministry involves weekly visits to the Marngoneet and Barwon prisons to help set up for Mass, chat with the male residents over cups of tea, and enjoy a game of table tennis together.
After years of dedicated service, Robert expressed that ‘he gets much more back than what he gives’ to this service - finding his experience deeply enriching and satisfying!
Robert brings dignity and authenticity to the chaplaincy support role, and for the last 17 years he has proven to be an outstanding volunteer and a positive witness of what it means to ‘live life to the full’. Thank you Robert!
You can learn more about Robert’s story below:
Alongside Robert, we would like to recognise the invaluable contribution our volunteers make. Thank you to all our volunteers at CatholicCare Victoria!
Your support enables us to help the most vulnerable in our community and to reach out to even more people in need – particularly after what has been a difficult year for many.
Matt Walton | Volunteer Coordinator
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