IN honour of International Volunteers Day, the Noosa Council thanked more than 200 volunteers for their tireless contribution to the local community in a special gathering on Monday 5 December.
Mayor Tony Wellington said Noosa was home to more than 300 community groups whose volunteers were making a big difference through all sorts of social, cultural and environmental pursuits.
Meals on Wheels served up a special brunch for the volunteers in Lions Park at Noosa Sound, while Noosa District Concert Band provided the entertainment and Noosa Outriggers gave canoe trips.
“Our volunteers donate uncountable hours to improving our community and our environment. Their efforts help make the Noosa Shire a wonderful place to live,” Cr Wellington said.
“This picnic brunch has been the council’s way of saying thank you.”
International Volunteer Day, established by the United Nations General Assembly in 1985, is celebrated annually.
“Volunteering is a great way for individuals to give back to the community. Research shows that volunteers may enjoy personal benefits too, with better health outcomes and increased wellbeing. So volunteering is the ultimate win-win situation,” Cr Wellington said.
“The picnic was a great opportunity for many community-minded people to get to meet one another and discover the wide range of activities that are being undertaken. We are all blessed to live in such a vibrant, engaged community.”
Anyone who would like to volunteer or needs any help finding the right place to volunteer, can visit the council’s volunteering webpage at www.noosa.qld.gov.au/volunteering
