Jaidyn Kennedy
With May just around the corner, Wyndham’s Volunteer Expo is ready to return for another year.
The expo will feature more than 50 volunteer organisations. There will be people on hand from community groups and organisations to provide information, answer questions and have a chat about volunteer roles available.
With no limits on what volunteering can entail, anyone willing and ready to put their hand up can have a profound impact on the lives of others.
Rosamund Tyler, who volunteers with Donate 2 Drive, will be at the expo talking to people about how donating a little spare time can help disadvantaged community members gain free driving experience.
“At Manor Lakes and surrounding, we have already connected with many of the youth groups and engaged in conversations on how D2D can service the community out here,” Ms Tyler said.
For Ms Tyler and the other volunteers at D2D, the expo allows them to reach people that need their help the most.
“As a non-profit organisation that looks to build the confidence of learner drivers and provide a means for participants —no matter their background or age – to access a range of services, events like this are important.
“Our vision is to help as many people as we can to be safe and respectful on the roads.”
Mayor Mia Shaw said council is encouraging anyone who has considered volunteering to attend the expo and explore the volunteer opportunities that are available close to home.
“Volunteering has many benefits and is a great way to get involved in the local community, make a difference, learn new skills, build social networks and can be a pathway to employment,” she said.
“Volunteering brings people together, builds communities and creates a better society for everyone.”
The event is free and will be held at the Encore Events Centre in Hoppers Crossing on Saturday, May 3 between 10am to 2pm.
For more information and how to participate: www.wyndham.vic.gov.au/wyndham-volunteer-expo
