Health service marks Volunteer Week

VOLUNTEERS at Heathcote Health enjoyed afternoon tea with Aged Care residents last week to celebrate Volunteers Week.

National Volunteer Week 2025 celebrated the power of volunteering to bring people together with the theme Connecting Communities.

Volunteers at Heathcote Health work in various areas at the facility including aged care and meals on wheels.

Each volunteer was presented with a thank you certificate, a pen, bookmark and badge.

“Volunteers are crucial to many aspects of what we do at Heathcote Health,” said aged care corporate services manager Andrew Walker.

“Meals on Wheels wouldn’t survive without our volunteers and we appreciate the time all volunteers spend at Heathcote Health.

“We were glad to acknowledge their efforts with afternoon tea and celebrate the impact volunteers have.

“Our residents really enjoyed the afternoon, the delicious afternoon tea prepared by our kitchen staff and chatting with the volunteers.”

Volunteer Sandra Runagall helps to deliver Meals on Wheels and walks with aged care residents and Heathcote Community House volunteers every Friday.

“It was a very nice afternoon,” she said. “Everyone was welcoming, and it was great to get feedback.

“I really enjoyed chatting with the residents and other volunteers, and the afternoon tea was delicious.

“I really enjoy volunteering and would recommend it to everyone.”

Anyone who is interested in volunteering at Heathcote Health can contact reception during business hours on 5431 0900.