How does volunteering make you feel?

We asked some of our local volunteers what motivated them to be volunteers in the Central Goldfields Shire community.

Here's what they had to say:

• “Volunteering at the soccer club is really energising. As someone who is new to town, being involved in local sport has helped me to feel part of the community and it is nice to be able to make a contribution.” Garry George – President, Maryborough Soccer Club Committee
• “Volunteering gives you a real sense of connection to your local community. It’s great to be able to make a difference.” Carlene Dowie – Carisbrook Football Netball Club and The Carisbrook Mercury
• “For me, volunteering is about being community minded. I get much enjoyment out of giving back to the community and helping out local families.” Drew Garraway – Adelaide Lead Hall Committee and Talbot Town Hall Committee of Management
• “Volunteering is the opportunity to support my community in a very real and selfless way. I love offering my community an open hand of friendship and support and appreciate seeing for myself the direct impact this support has on the lives of those I help.” Kath Ryan – Dunolly Recreation Reserves Committee of Management, Deledio Reserve Sports Committee and Dunolly Hospital Auxiliary