different environments throughout Australia and provide pastoral care and practical support to staff, volunteers “I visit the stores and connect with staff and volunteers in each location,” says Jeff. “When you’re running a retail store with a team of 30-40 volunteers, it makes a huge difference for the “There was a teenager who came into one store, a volunteer who wasn’t travelling well and couldn’t afford

and businesses, through synagogues and other faith communities, through schools and clubs, through volunteering Captain Winnie Illman, Salvos Stores Chaplain, volunteered in the Bondi Beach precinct for 10 days after mentioned these prayers how much the opportunity to respond had been appreciated by customers, staff and volunteers

Imagine if church had a classic American shoe-shine station manned by a highly trained volunteer and A Bible reading bar – You take a seat, and the volunteer smiles at you and reads a short Scripture passage than to arrive at church, take a seat at this bar and get a five-minute shoulder rub from a trained volunteer

Remarkably, dedicated volunteers lead all Salvation Army child-focused work in Moldova. arrived unable to read or write but are able to learn thanks to the work and attention of the teacher and volunteers Many of the parents of refugee children volunteer at the centre. Some of the children who once benefitted from the program have returned as volunteers, a testament to One child tragically discovered their mother deceased at home – a situation far beyond the scope of volunteers

The new infrastructure will help volunteers and staff stay comfortable while they support our community the services of The Salvation Army, it is literally life-changing for them, and we should make sure volunteers “It’s not only good for those volunteers and employees, but it’s also good for those community members “We absolutely take the lead of Sandra and Tony (Corps Offcers), the volunteers, and the organisation

BY LERISSE SMITH Victorian Salvation Army Emergency Services (SAES) volunteers from across the state The SAES team consisted of more than 30 volunteers plus staff who were mainly based out of Ararat during The community members received new clothing and numerous toiletry bags, which volunteers packed. When the Grampians bushfire began, Carolyn and Adam feared they would struggle to find volunteers because

environment where people know that every purchase they make, donation they give, or hour they spend volunteering “Whether people are donating, shopping or volunteering, their involvement helps create positive change

BY ANTHONY CASTLE Salvationist Chloe Spence has volunteered with Red Frogs Crew since 2019 after hearing The volunteers, known as the Red Frogs Crew, participate in schoolies week and this year, a group of The Red Frogs Crew were named after the confectionary that volunteers often hand out to young people, More than 1500 volunteers, including many Salvos, choose to support young people during Schoolies Week

Auxiliary-Lieutenant Bryan Bartlett says the Salvos provide free water and sunscreen to racers, spectators and volunteers He stated that the key message he, Debbie, and their Cooma Salvos volunteers want to convey to the community

kids stand at the annual Katherine Show, and a huge Christmas Day lunch every year that has up to 40 volunteers Supporting volunteers is one of the most satisfying parts of my role.

actually participated in Salvos Schools educational workshops when they were in Year 9 and subsequently volunteered Ravenswood School for Girls in Sydney sent out 135 students, 11 staff and nine parent volunteers to collect

The Salvation Army’s Bindy Lupis (centre back) with the Alannah and Madeline Foundation team of volunteers I was able to share that with the Foundation and its volunteers. A request then quickly followed – for someone to jump online to say thank you to the corporate volunteers It then led to meeting a group of corporate volunteers from Choice Hotels who were packing the bags at