Celebrating International Volunteer Day
Today, on December 5, we celebrate International Volunteer Day.
International Volunteer Day helps us to celebrate and highlight the power volunteering has in our Sunshine Coast Community.
Our volunteers play an important role in our communities.
Thank you to all those community members who currently give up their time to help those in need and help to make our Sunshine Coast the amazing place it is.
If you’ve ever wondered about becoming a volunteer and helping others, now’s the time!
There are a number of volunteering opportunities available for everyone on the Sunshine Coast, including Council programs like Bush Care and helping local sporting clubs in the canteen.
Volunteering opportunities on the Sunshine Coast:
- Council volunteering programs, including Bush Care, event volunteering, Library, Gallery and museum volunteering. Find out more on Council’s website
- Volunteering Sunshine Coast has a number of volunteering opportunities, visit their website for more information www.volunteeringsc.org.au
For individuals, volunteering provides an opportunity to be involved in activities reflecting their interests and using their skills, while building a stronger and connected community.
Volunteering benefits include:
- providing a sense of achievement and purpose
- feeling part of the community
- feeling better about yourself by improving self-esteem and confidence
- sharing talents, learning new skills and creating a better work-life balance
- combating stress, loneliness, social isolation, and depression
- meeting new people, which can help with feeling more connected and valued.
Read more about the benefits of volunteering on Council’s website.