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SANDS Volunteers
SANDS
is a volunteer based organisation and relies heavily on the dedication
of its valued volunteers to provide the level of services that parents
and their families need when they experience the death of their baby.
The effort
and the availability of our volunteers vary considerably. Some
volunteers have full time careers and can only contribute after hours
or on weekends. Others may have a more flexible lifestyle and may be
able to give more freely of their time and energy. Any contribution
is valued.
The activities
that our volunteers are involved in are varied and include the following:
- Office work
including typing, filing, brochure folding
- Newsletter
production
- Committee
positions
- Expos and
displays
- Helping out
at coffee mornings and night support meetings
- Working Bees
There
is something there for everyone. There is no age limit on our
volunteers and no activity is limited to men or women. From time
to time SANDS will ask for volunteer contributions through the newsletter
for particular events. All our volunteers receive training if needed,
in the tasks they choose to undertake.
The SANDS
house is located at 505 Bowen Terrace, New Farm. There is no restriction
on parking in the area and there are bus services that run to and from
Fortitude Valley. The City Cat is a ten-minute walk from the house.
The UBD reference is Map 19 L 20.
Why Become
a Volunteer?
Many
of our volunteers find that volunteering gives them a great sense of
satisfaction. They feel that they are able to contribute, to give
back to an organisation that has supported them.
Some
volunteers also feel they are contributing by ensuring that future parents
and their families who experience the death of their baby are given
the support and services they need during their grief journey.
They may feel they are making a difference in the lives of bereaved
parents and their families.
How to become
a volunteer
If you
are interested in becoming a volunteer you can register your interest
by telephoning
the office on 07 3254 3422, sending an
email to:
sandsqld@powerup.com.au or registering
online
Volunteers
are the lifeblood of SANDS and are treasured. Giving is good for
the soul and good for your health.
"A bit of fragrance always clings to the hand that gives
you roses."
Chinese proverb
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