Category: Volunteering
Team member spotlight โ Volunteer & Student Placement Coordinator
Pictured: Jenny and her dog Lewis. Meet Jenny, the Volunteer & Student Placement Coordinator at Gateways. Jenny has been with Gateways for an impressive 18 years, bringing volunteers into our community and helping them grow....
Small acts, big impact: making a difference in our community
Pictured: Tracey (far right, back row) joins Prime Movers on an outing. At Gateways, volunteers like Tracey are important in creating a positive and lasting impact on the lives of both participants and their families,...
Money raised at Gatewaysโ 19th Annual Charity Golf Day helps participants connect with their local community
The funds were put towards improving Gatewaysโ recreation program by buying a much-needed minivan. The program follows a person-centered support approach, aiming to enrich participantsโ quality of life and encourage active community engagement. Belinda Pearce,...
Volunteers help deliver happiness and fun at Gateways
Nerves were quickly replaced by elation after Harry Mouldingโs first time volunteering with Gateways Support Services. The 26-year-old counselling student decided to volunteer his skills with Gateways because of his belief in equity for people...
Shining a light on opportunities offered through volunteering
From donating her time as a volunteer to leading Gatewaysโ many volunteer programs, Jenny Schmidt has gained experience on both sides of the fence during her 15 years with the organisation. During that time, Jenny...
20 years on, volunteers Maria and Andre keep giving
It was the search for a volunteering role that could involve their children that led Taylors Lakes residents Maria and Andre to become Interchange Hosts. Two decades on, the couple consider they have grown their family rather than become volunteers. Maria first learned of the Gateways Support Services program (then Interchange)...
Seasoned Gateways Interchange Host Program Volunteer urges others to get involved
Seeking support for her own family led Nicky to open her heart and home to other families in need. That was eight years ago and now the Sunshine woman is urging others to consider volunteering...
Volunteers looking for flexibility and fulfilment, stop right here
Itโs Volunteers Week! And what better time to check in with two of our western Melbourne volunteer crew to say thank you and to find out what inspired them to give their time to Gateways Support...
A buddy for life as volunteer celebrates 25 years of service
Saying โYes!โ can be a life-changing choice, as Lyn Swan discovered when she signed up as an Interchange volunteer 25 years ago. Lyn was recognised at this weekโs Gateways Support Services AGM for her decades...
It Began with a Passion
โThe staff make it my responsibility to focus on 2 or 3 kids. I get to know them, help them and keep an eye on themโ, Melissa said. In the Easter holidays Melissa put her...
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