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VOLUNTEERS from the Heathcote Community House (HCH) met for breakfast at Gaffney’s Bakery this week to celebrate National Volunteer Week.<\/p>\n

The week is about highlighting the important role of volunteers and encouraging people to give it a go.<\/p>\n

It is Australia’s largest annual celebration of volunteering.<\/p>\n

Community house executive officer Vicki Forde said it was wonderful to have volunteers join together to celebrate their efforts.<\/p>\n

“We are grateful for all our volunteers, both present and past,” she said.<\/p>\n

“HCH would not be able to run without the wonderful work they do for Heathcote and the wider community.<\/p>\n

“Volunteers should be celebrated each and every day of the year.”<\/p>\n

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Volunteer Charlie Bongailis loves working in the HCH garden and doing general maintenance around the house.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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Deb Bond, who has been volunteering at HCH since last October, said that being at the community house has expanded her horizons.<\/p>\n

“I love meeting the townspeople and discovering what they all contribute to Heathcote,” she said.<\/p>\n

Long-time volunteer Linda Cornelissen said she is glad to be able to do something for the community.<\/p>\n

“I find it meaningful,” she said.<\/p>\n

“But even more than that, I find it benefits me, and I am a better version of myself for it.”<\/p>\n

Volunteers at HCH enjoy working in the garden, facilitating classes, office duties and cooking.<\/p>\n

Anyone interested in volunteering can contact HCH on 5433 2820 or heathcotecommunityhouse3@gmail.com<\/a> .<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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