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There’s nothing stronger than the heart of a volunteer

byStaff writers
24 October 2014 - Updated on 25 March 2021
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ALMOST 500 South East Queenslanders are making a difference by volunteering with Centacare each year, doing a wide range of tasks across the whole of the organisation.

Our people volunteer for many reasons and in many different ways. Some use volunteering as a way of meeting new people, giving back to the community or even just to try something new. Others volunteer to gain experience or to add new skills to their resume. The main reason why our people like to volunteer is that they like to give back to others, they want to make a difference.

If you would like to make a difference and volunteer with us, give us a call on 1300 CENTACARE (1300 236 822).

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Volunteering at Centacare Community Service Aspley 

Caroline Grogan
Caroline

CAROLINE Grogan found Centacare through QUT, when looking for an organisation to complete her final Human Services student professional placement.

“Centacare was so enjoyable for me; it offered me great learning opportunities within a dynamic, empathetic, friendly and hardworking team,” she said.

“This experience has led to me continuing to volunteer, whilst completing my Master of Social Work studies.

“I love being part of a team that offers compassionate and competent care in such a caring way”.

 

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Linda volunteers with Centacare Community Services Enoggera

Linda Southwell[2]
Linda

LINDA has been with Centacare for three years and volunteer three days a week, always arriving early and staying late, she enjoys it that much.

“I help in the kitchen, drive the bus that transports clients, go on outings, make them tea and sometimes just chat and provide a friendly smile,” she said.

“I was always a carer for my mum and volunteering feels normal for me and volunteering at Enoggera feels like home.

“Volunteering fulfils my life and I feel like I am changing other people’s lives too.”

 

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Cameron on volunteering with Centacare Pastoral Ministries

Cameron
Cameron

CAMERON has had a colourful past and found himself in a life changing situation that altered the way he looked at things and the impact he was having on others.

He was asked by someone if he would like to be a Catholic Prison chaplain, he accepted and has never looked back.

“This volunteer position involves me going into prisons and sitting down with prisoners face-to-face and listening to them and seeing how I can help,” he said.

“I feel like I am making a difference in their lives. I volunteer for six to seven hours on a Saturday and sometimes it’s even more than that and that’s on top of my normal job – I never stop.

“I used to be a hollow and a cold person and volunteering has helped me be a better person.

“I would say to anyone wanting to volunteer, do it as it’s so rewarding helping others”.

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