September

In the papers
Issue 3 / 2013
Wintalyka
Volunteers thanked at Christmas in July
Warrumbungle Shire Council has praised the work done by
community volunteers.
by Liz Cutts - Coonabarbran Times, Thursday, 8th August 2013 -9
Council staff took time out
to thank locals volunteers for
their valued contributions for
Community Care services at
a celebratory lunch held at the
Coonabarabran Bowling Club on
Friday 26 July.
More than 100 attended the
special Christmas in July lunch
that featured entertainer, Adam
Price singing festive songs and
a special out -of -season visit by
Santa.
Warruumbungle Shire mayor, Cr Peter Shinton, expressed the gratitude
of the council to all the volunteers who work quietly behind the scenes for
community. “On behalf of Warrunbungle Shire I would like to thank all the
volunteers who give their time to help with Meals on Wheels, community
transport, social and carer support and for the countless hours of caring that
you give to community members” stated Cr Peter Shinton.
“ It is estimated in Australia that the value of the work contributed by
volunteers to non-profit organisations is in excess of sixteen billon dollars.
Closer to home, out of our population of 9588 from the latest census, 6882
people did at least one day of voluntary work in the last twelve months. That is
around 72 per cent of our population!
“It is an interesting fact that country people, by nature, volunteer more than
city people.”
“It is fabulous idea to recognise our volunteers in this way every year. Most
of the funds for this luncheon come from the volunteers donating back their
reimbursements. It is rewarding to see the incredible work that our volunteers
do and it is even more rewarding to see the gratitude that people display upon
receiving help from our volunteers. “
Warrumbungle Community Care
thanked local volunteers for their
generous contribution at the Christmas
in July Lunch.
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