Event recognises volunteers’ efforts
Prior to the breakfast, care centre residents made glittery stars in a range of colours as an occupational therapy activity, which were then used to decorate the clubhouse.
The Ron Smith Care Centre and Elphin Lodge thanked community members for attending the champagne brunch volunteer appreciation event on November 27.
About 40 volunteers attended the event, themed ‘Stars’.
Prior to the breakfast, care centre residents made glittery stars in a range of colours as an occupational therapy activity, which were then used to decorate the clubhouse.
“We had stars everywhere – on the tables, on the windows and even on the floor as a welcome pathway for the volunteers. The residents also made star-shaped biscuits especially for the volunteers, to thank them for all they do with and for them,” said Ms Debbie Christen, Rand Aid’s Manager, Recreational Programmes.
The people who give of their time on a regular basis at the Rand Aid-run care centre and retirement village were presented with certificates with personalised messages and a polished nickel star key-chain engraved with the Rand Aid logo and the word ‘STAR’.
“It was good to have the volunteers all together in one place at one time. This event gave them the opportunity to socialise, meet other volunteers, network and discuss their volunteer activities. Some volunteers said the morning made them feel more united,” said Ms Christen.
