	{"id":115116,"date":"2025-05-23T04:00:20","date_gmt":"2025-05-22T18:00:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/geelongtimes\/?p=115116"},"modified":"2025-05-22T10:36:40","modified_gmt":"2025-05-22T00:36:40","slug":"volunteers-make-a-huge-difference","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/geelongtimes\/news\/volunteers-make-a-huge-difference\/","title":{"rendered":"Volunteers make a huge difference"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>VOLUNTEERS enrich the lives of others in so many different ways.<\/p>\n<p>They support our sporting clubs, coach junior teams and act as mentors and role models for young people.<\/p>\n<p>They collect and distribute food and provide essential support for those in need.<\/p>\n<p>They care for injured wildlife and abandoned pets.<\/p>\n<p>They pick up litter to keep our parks and streets clean, and protect our native habitats and stunning natural environments.<\/p>\n<p>They support our veterans, newly-arrived immigrants and older residents and make them feel valued.<\/p>\n<p>They work at our libraries, hospitals, schools and community centres, and act as tour guides and founts of knowledge for visitors to our region.<\/p>\n<p>They raise money for great causes \u2013 whether through organising events, applying for grants or simply cooking snags at a market or a local hardware store.<\/p>\n<p>These are just a few of the ways thousands of volunteers make a profound impact across Greater Geelong.<\/p>\n<p>According to the latest Census, approximately 20 per cent of Greater Geelong residents volunteer \u2013 that&#8217;s one in five people selflessly dedicating their time to help others.<\/p>\n<p>More than 300 of these volunteers are working tirelessly in programs coordinated by the City of Greater Geelong.<\/p>\n<p>These dedicated individuals include tour guides helping visitors to experience all our city has to offer, mentor drivers helping learners without access to a car or a supervising driver get their 120 hours, and Geelong Study Ambassadors, who support international students.<\/p>\n<p>Among these volunteers is Norma, who has generously shared her time and passion at the National Wool Museum for 37 years, connecting visitors with stories that shaped our region&#8217;s rich history.<\/p>\n<p>Over the years, Norma has enjoyed welcoming people from across the globe, sharing her knowledge of Geelong and growing her own understanding of the world.<\/p>\n<p>Norma is an example of why so many people choose to volunteer \u2013 she loves helping others and catching up with likeminded volunteers.<\/p>\n<p>Like so many who volunteer, Norma probably gets as much out of it as those whose lives she enriches.<\/p>\n<p>On Wednesday I attended several events as part of National Volunteer Week and had the privilege of meeting people like Norma.<\/p>\n<p>These volunteers are essential in keeping our community connected and thriving, and we are so grateful and proud of the contribution they make for so many people across Greater Geelong<\/p>\n<p>I encourage anyone wanting to contribute to their community to give volunteering a go.<\/p>\n<p>Volunteering builds lifelong friendships, creates a sense of belonging and purpose, and can be a great way to learn new skills.<\/p>\n<p>Anyone can volunteer \u2013 no matter your age, background or ability, there is always a place where you can make a positive difference in your community.<\/p>\n<p>To learn more about volunteering at the City of Greater Geelong, head to <a href=\"http:\/\/geelong.link\/Volunteer\">geelong.link\/Volunteer<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Cr Stretch Kontelj<\/p>\n<p>Mayor,<\/p>\n<p>City of Greater Geelong<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>VOLUNTEERS enrich the lives of others in so many different ways. 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