Boandik has thanked its volunteers for their critical contribution to its operations over the course of 2022.

This year, volunteers contributed a combined 10,573 hours of their time to Boandik.

Volunteer coordinator Amanda Linnell said while each person who chose to provide their time freely mad a difference, there were several volunteers who provided a remarkable amount of theirs at the non-profit.

“These are Pat Rogers, Julie Lamming, Ela Knoll, Hilda Leamey, Mike Scutter and Kerry O’Meara Robbins, who each volunteered 500 hours of their time to Boandik in 2022,” she said.

“Your great generosity has had a profound and lasting impact on Boandik.

“Your willingness to share both your time and your talent by volunteering with Boandik says a lot about you as human beings.

“Your willingness to give selflessly to help others speaks to both your strength and the quality of your character.”

Ms Linnell said at non-profit organisations like Boandik, volunteers were critical to ensuring they continued to deliver their services to their communities.

A significant part of volunteers’ impact is on Boandik’s lifestyle activities, and the organisation’s lifestyle coordinators – Debra Brockie, Janine Norman, Cindy Crozier, and Jo Ratsch – came together to thank their volunteers.

“When you volunteer, you are making a commitment to share that most precious of resources – your time – to make life better for those who are in need,” Ms Linnell said.

“While I know that you choose to volunteer selflessly and without expectation of being recognised or rewarded, today I wish to do just that: I want to let you know just how much your dedication is appreciated and to make sure that everyone at Boandik is grateful to each of you.”

Boandik executive officer Declan Moore said volunteers added much to the life of Boandik.

“We are deeply grateful for their service and their greatest gifts to residents, family members and staff – their friendship,” he said.