Where would we be without our volunteers?
Volunteering is just one of the backbones of our community and with apologies for organisations not mentioned, just think of the Knick Knack Nook, Garden Club, Hearth Art Gallery, Rotary, Bowen Community Foundation and the Food Bank. Weekly events such as Tuesday’s Community Lunches and Seniors Keeping Young (SKY), the annual book sale, the run for Rwanda, and Bowfest, all supported by those giving of their time.
Without a dedicated, hard working and enthusiastic group of people working towards a common goal these groups could not function. Volunteering gives so much back, an opportunity to connect with others, meeting new people, and in the process making new friends.
What is a volunteer? A person willing to undertake a service to offer something with no monetary gain or recognition, to make a difference in the community in which one lives. Bowen is such a special place, we are so blessed to live amongst nature and enjoy a nurturing environment, volunteering is only one aspect of what it means to be a part of a strong, caring, and kind community.
April 16 to 23 is Volunteer Week, consider stepping forward and giving a helping hand, it could be two hours a week, or once a month, or whatever you can spare.
- Diana Kaile
