JAM (Joy, Amanda and Megan) visit Catherine House fortnightly to sort in-kind donations from our high-needs wishlist.
William Buck staff volunteered in the Catherine House kitchen to prepare nutritious meals for women in our service.
These projects have ranged from bedroom makeovers, community garden upkeep, support for our kitchens with bulk cooking sessions, and more. In total, our incredible community volunteers have dedicated an impressive 240 hours of support in the last financial year. This past year, we had the privilege of welcoming 72 enthusiastic volunteers who rolled up their sleeves and brought their skills and knowledge to our service.
groups, and various not-for-profit organisations, such as Habitat for Humanity, and more. These volunteers embody the spirit of community, stepping in to provide valuable support and resources that Catherine House may have otherwise gone without. We have been fortunate to benefit from over 10 unique community volunteer projects in the past 12 months, each contributing to the improvement of our programs.
To ensure their safety and our compliance, we conducted risk assessments for all community volunteer activities and a thorough induction process for each volunteer. Together, these contributions highlight the profound impact that community engagement can have, enriching our programs and fostering connections that benefit everyone involved.
Volunteers and Corporate Volunteering Volunteers play a vital role in enhancing our programs, providing an extra touch of care that, as a 24/7 service, we could not achieve on our own. Our volunteers generously share their time and energy to uplift Catherine House. Our community volunteers come from a diverse range of backgrounds – individuals, friend groups, family groups, local football clubs, community
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