	{"id":122663,"date":"2023-12-11T04:00:26","date_gmt":"2023-12-10T17:00:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/surfcoasttimes\/?p=122663"},"modified":"2023-12-11T13:46:29","modified_gmt":"2023-12-11T02:46:29","slug":"volunteer-groups-unite-for-beach-patrol-season","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/surfcoasttimes\/news\/volunteer-groups-unite-for-beach-patrol-season\/","title":{"rendered":"Volunteer groups unite for beach patrol season"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>THE Jan Juc SLSC is feeling fuelled up and ready for an exciting patrol season after launching a new partnership with Torquay Food Aid.<\/p>\n<p>The patrol season program, which launched last weekend, will provide healthy meals and cold drinks to the club&#8217;s dedicated patrol volunteers each weekend.<\/p>\n<p>Supported by a generous member donation, the initiative underscores the club&#8217;s commitment to the wellbeing of its volunteers and the local community both on and off the beach.<\/p>\n<p>Jan Juc SLSC president Brett Thompson said the partnership not only offers wholesome meal choices to volunteers, but also supports the admirable work of volunteer groups like Torquay Food Aid.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Our volunteer life savers dedicate their time and skills to ensure the safety of beachgoers at our busy surf beach,&#8221; he said.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;It&#8217;s imperative for us to support them in every way we can.<\/p>\n<p>Providing healthy meal options during their patrols is a token of our gratitude and a reflection of our commitment to their wellbeing.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Mr Thompson said the partnership would help lifesavers handle the demands of their jobs.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;We believe well-nourished volunteers are better equipped over what can be very challenging conditions throughout the summer period.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;It&#8217;s a huge win for us, and one Torquay Food Aid is thrilled about as well.&#8221;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>THE Jan Juc SLSC is feeling fuelled up and ready for an exciting patrol season after launching a new partnership with Torquay Food Aid. 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