IN RECOGNITION of National Volunteers Week, which ran from May 18-24, we want to say a collective “thank you” to the many locals who volunteer with our local organisations. From community groups to grassroots sporting clubs, volunteers and their selfless endeavours enable our community groups to flourish and make our region all the better for their hard work. Thank you!
Whilst we couldn’t mention every volunteer-run group here, we appreciate each and every one of you and the volunteers who “give back”. If you would like to give a special shout-out to a local group, send in some details to editor@coolumadvertiser.com.au, and we will endeavour to feature them in an upcoming edition.
Coolum and North Shore Coast Care (CNSCC) volunteer ‘Colin’ delivering a talk on all things turtle at the recent Noosa Festival of Surfing in their Blue Biosphere marquee.Long-standing CNSCC volunteer Leigh is receiving a community donation from Randhi on behalf of Commonwealth Bank Coolum.Peregian Veggie Village volunteer Karen is adding much-needed compost to a selection of fruit trees.Costa the scarecrow at the Veggie Village had a makeover recently at the hands of the creative Simone.With so many creative offerings at Coolum HeARTs, such as the weekly drumming and choir, the not-for-profit has many volunteers who all lovingly volunteer their time each week.Coolum HeARTs volunteers at their free Christmas Day lunch.Raffle ticket sellers from Coolum HeARTs at the Coolum Beach Hotel.Local sporting clubs such as the Coolum Beach Breakers AFL rely heavily on their volunteers, who allow the next generation of sporting stars the opportunity to hone their skills locally. The Breakers hosted the Brisbane Lions earlier in the year, and both players and volunteers made the special guests welcome in Coolum.The Maroochy North Shore Lions, like all Lions Clubs, are very active in the community and always there doing so much for those doing it tough or helping out in times of need.The Coolum Beach Meals on Wheels held a celebratory lunch for their volunteers on Tuesday, May 19. All Photos: Contributed.
