Wood-work, puppy caring and pottery making require people with different skills and diverse interests to do them well.
While Des Holcombe, Deb Campbell and Robyn Watson have different interests, their volunteer work with Vision Australia for the last ten years is what brings them together.
Each agree volunteering with Vision Australia has given them a great deal of enjoyment.
Des Holcombe, a longtime Morningside resident, spent his career working in offices so when he retired he was keen to find an interest using his hands and was encouraged to try the wood-working group at Vision Australia’s Head Office in Coorparoo.
“It is a very healthy environment with lots of positive people. As a child I was involved in sport and volunteers made that possible. I had a chance to give something back. We are all on a journey through life and if you can help someone else with their journey, why not?”
Deb Campbell, from West-End, found joy when she volunteered with Vision Australia over ten years ago.
“I’m a dog lover and have had dogs all my life, when my dog passed away I was in a position to give something back to the community and there was a shortage of puppy carers, so I volunteered.”
“Over ten years I have had nine dogs. The dogs come to me when they are about eight weeks old and I care for them until they are at least 12 months old”.
“It’s great, you get to have the dog with you all the time. Seeing and enjoying life is important for everyone and Seeing Eye Dogs give dignity to others,” said Deb. “I can’t believe it’s been ten years, time passes quickly when you’re having fun”.
Having a good time and being part of a big happy family is what keeps Robyn Watson of Kuraby coming back to the pottery group run by Vision Australia.
“My daughter was a client of Vision Australia and I had left work and was happy to volunteer.”
“I started out working in administration but I jumped at the chance to work with the pottery group clients and get my hands dirty”, she said.
Des, Deb and Robyn, along with other local volunteers, will be recognised for their years of volunteer work at a special Morning of Celebration event held at Vision Australia’s Coorparoo Centre on Wednesday 15 May.
The celebration marks National Volunteer Week, and this year the theme is ‘Thanks a Million’.
Vision Australia staff will thank all volunteers who help us to make such a difference in the lives of people who are blind or have low vision.
Vision Australia relies on the support of more than 4,200 volunteers who help us make a difference in the lives of thousands of Australians living with blindness or low vision.
While Des Holcombe, Deb Campbell and Robyn Watson have different interests, their volunteer work with Vision Australia for the last ten years is what brings them together.
Each agree volunteering with Vision Australia has given them a great deal of enjoyment.
Des Holcombe, a longtime Morningside resident, spent his career working in offices so when he retired he was keen to find an interest using his hands and was encouraged to try the wood-working group at Vision Australia’s Head Office in Coorparoo.
“It is a very healthy environment with lots of positive people. As a child I was involved in sport and volunteers made that possible. I had a chance to give something back. We are all on a journey through life and if you can help someone else with their journey, why not?”
Deb Campbell, from West-End, found joy when she volunteered with Vision Australia over ten years ago.
“I’m a dog lover and have had dogs all my life, when my dog passed away I was in a position to give something back to the community and there was a shortage of puppy carers, so I volunteered.”
“Over ten years I have had nine dogs. The dogs come to me when they are about eight weeks old and I care for them until they are at least 12 months old”.
“It’s great, you get to have the dog with you all the time. Seeing and enjoying life is important for everyone and Seeing Eye Dogs give dignity to others,” said Deb. “I can’t believe it’s been ten years, time passes quickly when you’re having fun”.
Having a good time and being part of a big happy family is what keeps Robyn Watson of Kuraby coming back to the pottery group run by Vision Australia.
“My daughter was a client of Vision Australia and I had left work and was happy to volunteer.”
“I started out working in administration but I jumped at the chance to work with the pottery group clients and get my hands dirty”, she said.
Des, Deb and Robyn, along with other local volunteers, will be recognised for their years of volunteer work at a special Morning of Celebration event held at Vision Australia’s Coorparoo Centre on Wednesday 15 May.
The celebration marks National Volunteer Week, and this year the theme is ‘Thanks a Million’.
Vision Australia staff will thank all volunteers who help us to make such a difference in the lives of people who are blind or have low vision.
Vision Australia relies on the support of more than 4,200 volunteers who help us make a difference in the lives of thousands of Australians living with blindness or low vision.