VOLUNTEERS who selflessly help others each year were thanked at a Central Bayside Community Health Services party last week.
The Christmas party, hosted at the Parkdale offices of CBCHS, saw volunteers sit down for a lunch served by the team from Cafe Escape.
Cafe Escape in Carrier Ave, Parkdale provides hospitality training for people with intellectual disabilities.
CBCHS relies on volunteers to provide health, wellbeing, aged care and disability services throughout Kingston and its surrounds.
“Without the help of our volunteers, we would not be able to provide the support needed for many clients to attend our activities, outings and classes which are so important for their wellbeing,” CBCHS aged and disabilities general manager Peter Spyker said.
“The annual Christmas party is a way to thank our volunteers for their contribution and also gives them a chance to get together and socialise as a group.
“Having the Christmas lunch prepared and served with help from clients from our disability day program makes this community event even more special.”
CBCHS is always on the lookout for new volunteers, particularly for its Community Visitors Scheme which provides companionship to socially isolated residents living in aged care homes.
CVS volunteers must be aged over 18 and able to commit to at least fortnightly visits for a minimum of 12 months.
To find out more about volunteering at CBCHS, email volunteers@cbchs.org.au or call volunteer coordinator Deirdre Martinz on 8587 0296.
First published in the Chelsea Mordailloc Mentone News – 21 December 2016