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Melina Bath appreciates the volunteers through National Volunteers Week 2023

Volunteers, the heart of our community, positively impact lives every day. Melina Bath, Member for Eastern Victoria, appreciates their selfless contributions, caring for the vulnerable and keeping us connected.

By news@gippsland - 10th May 2023 - Back to News

Whether it's delivering emergency services, improving the welfare of others, fundraising, coaching, providing social support or caring for our environment, our volunteers are the heart and soul of the community. The Nationals Member for Eastern Victoria Region, Melina Bath said each and every day volunteers in our community quietly and selflessly go about their role, positively making a difference each and every day.

Volunteers are the community's heart and soul, making a positive difference every day, says Melina Bath, Nationals Member for Eastern Victoria

Caring community backbone

Ms Bath said, "Our volunteers can often be found caring for vulnerable people - young people, families or the aged. Throughout my time as a State MP and Shadow Parliamentary Secretary for Volunteers I've had the privilege of meeting many wonderful volunteers."

"Warm, caring, kind, empathetic individuals who help keep us safe, respond to our call for help in an emergency, provide food, emotional support or teach new skills. Importantly our volunteers keep us connected - they are the backbone of community sharing knowledge, strength, and support," she said.

Gratitude for volunteers

Ms Bath said, "National Volunteers Week is a time where we say thank you and publicly recognise volunteers who often fly under the radar. The contribution of volunteerism goes well beyond helping people. They make us all happier, healthier, and more connected and their combined economic contribution of volunteering is nothing short of outstanding."

"The State of Volunteering" tells us in 2019 our hardworking volunteers contributed an incredible $58.1 billion worth of benefits across Victoria. Volunteers most often perform tasks at their own expense - in 2019 it was reported collectively they spent $3.9 billion supporting their own volunteering endeavours. During National Volunteers Week 2023, I applaud the positive difference all volunteers make to all our lives and the ongoing enrichment they deliver to our community," Ms Bath said.

Pictures from Melina Bath MP Facebook page.

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