So, why does Kylie volunteer? “Kylie epitomises what we love to have in our volunteers. “Volunteering and being at Community Services has really changed my life,” she said. “I’ve really enjoyed being a volunteer. To just be around people and to learn new things. So, what’s Kylie’s advice to anyone wanting to volunteer? It’s a simple one.

Join us as we celebrate National Volunteer Week! Secretary Colonel Winsome Merrett shares a message of thanks to our nearly 20,000 dedicated individuals who volunteer Happy National Volunteer Week!

Auxiliary-Lieutenant Josh Vince leads a group of volunteers as they set up tables for the morning food Outside, volunteer Frank fires up the coffee van’s machine and gets ready for the gates of the compound Volunteer Frank loves his role on the coffee machine. The Lethbridge Park Centre, historically an outpost of St Marys Corps, had been run by volunteers, with For volunteer Sara, that assistance came at just the right time.

Port Adelaide/Semaphore Corps, Lena had already been involved in the Playford Salvos through being volunteer Bev has also become an established volunteer, who Leeanne said “gets in and does what she can”. She said Lena was present four days a week as a store volunteer, but was always willing to take on more

BY MAJOR MAL DAVIES Media figure and Salvation Army volunteer Nathan Templeton was farewelled yesterday Templeton had also volunteered regularly on the Geelong Outreach Van, run by the South Barwon Corps,

Andrew loves volunteering at Caloundra Salvos’ House 4 Hope. Now I spend about 10 or 12 hours a week volunteering at the Salvos House of Hope, where people can collect

Dozens of volunteers fill the Wednesday Market Day roster, having been inducted as volunteers with specific Volunteer Picnic Day was advertised. Roza: “In a … Volunteers respond: “Community!” Ray began volunteering two and a half years ago. When they come in to volunteer on a Wednesday, all of our volunteers, they know what their role is and

Services (SAES) in South Australia recently held their annual seasonal readiness event for staff and volunteers For the first time, Country Fire Service (CFS) volunteers also attended as well as CFS executives Andy Warner and Chanel Zamogna, who spoke highly of the work of SAES volunteers. ; however, all volunteers need to be compliant in order to be deployed when necessary. To find out more about volunteering with the SAES and submit an expression of interest, see here.

Colac Corps volunteers (from left) Nola Gray, Robert Wadsworth and Christine Oakley test out the new Volunteer Robert lends a helping hand by loading clothes into one of the new washing machines.

Bridge Program at William Booth House for gambling addiction, John took up the opportunity of becoming a volunteer John says when he arrived, he was very low, but that volunteering in this capacity has changed his life

Image: File On the eve of National Volunteer Week and amid the Red Shield Appeal, iconic Salvation

BY NAOMI SINGLEHURST As a young mum who volunteered at her local Salvos corps to sort Christmas gifts Julia says volunteering and serving together has enriched the family more than she could have imagined “I think others should do [volunteering] too,” says Isabelle. “The good thing about volunteering is that you don’t need to have a lot to be able to give. “And as a family, we have learned the secret of volunteering.