Member for Gosford Liesl Tesch is calling on residents to give up their time and volunteer, with National Volunteer Week being celebrated from May 15-21.
Aimed at recognising the crucial role of volunteers in supporting the community and encouraging people to start volunteering, the theme for this years national week is The Change Makers, emphasising that volunteers are change makers who take action to make the world a better place.
Tesch said volunteering could provide an individual with many benefits.
“Volunteering allows people to develop skills that can translate into their everyday life,” she said.
“I know for a lot of our community a friendly smile and a conversation can make their day.
“There are so many amazing local organisations that are solely volunteer-run – without them our community would be lost.”
Executive Officer of Volunteering Central Coast, Dianne Moy, said volunteering was a fantastic way to strengthen the local community.
“Volunteering provides a way to strengthen communities and community resilience,” she said.
“It’s a way to come together.
“National Volunteer Week recognises that volunteers contribute and support our community.
“The Central Coast is an ageing community surrounded by beaches.
“That means that all surf clubs are manned by volunteers, and our aged care sector relies on volunteers.”
Those who are interested in volunteering are urged to contacting Volunteering Central Coast on 4329 7122 to go to https://www.volunteeringcentralcoast.org.au/.
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Member for Gosford Liesl Tesch