Dual volunteers find joy in My W.I.S.E Choice Program
We heard from dual volunteers Jill and Kay, who not only help prepare meals at their local branch, but are also providing valuable social engagement through the My W.I.S.E Choice Program.
We heard from dual volunteers Jill and Kay, who not only help prepare meals at their local branch, but are also providing valuable social engagement through the My W.I.S.E Choice Program.
For Jim and Grace Giles, their journey as Meals on Wheels volunteers began following an interview with Glenn Mattingly, on Jim’s radio show over 21 years ago.
I started volunteering at Meals on Wheels in March 2016.Â
Before my early retirement, my friends would ask me what I was going to do with my spare time. The reply was usually, more golf, see the world and maybe do some volunteering work. When I retired, a friend who volunteered in the branch on a Friday invited me along. Some 13 plus years later …
I became a Volunteer after retiring from full time work nearly three years ago. I have enjoyed every minute of it. I find being a Volunteer gives me a great deal of pleasure. Meeting older residents who have many stories to tell of their past, listening to them when they feel down and sharing happy …
Nigel Rollbusch has been a successful butcher for 23 years, of which, the last two and half have been in the Waikerie area. During the 50 Millionth Meal celebrations last year, he swapped his apron for the hi-vis delivery vest. The Waikerie branch was looking for a guest delivery driver. Shirley Mudge, Chair of Waikerie …