Volunteer Vault #28

In this Volunteer Vault we hear from Jacob (below left), who tells us more about his match with Tim.

- How long have you been volunteering with Gig Buddies?

I’ve been volunteering with Gig Buddies for almost 5 years now! It’s been a wonderful experience and we’ve become such great friends.

Tim has become a lovely part of my life, and even came to my wedding!

- Is Gig Buddies your first volunteering role?

It is! I was looking for a way to give back, and thought it sounded like a great program. I’m incredibly glad I signed up all those years ago!

- Why do you volunteer with Gig Buddies?

It’s a really rewarding experience, and so much fun!

Tim and I have met lots of great friends through the program, and it's wonderful community to be a part of.

- How would you describe your volunteering experience with Gig Buddies?

Fun, rewarding, and extremely fulfilling. It always makes my day or week better when I catch up with Tim!

- Tell us about some of the highlights from your time volunteering with Gig Buddies?

We love the Gig Buddies Christmas and birthday parties - they are always lots of fun hanging out with everyone.

Tim and I have gone on some great adventures together, including the NRL grand final, NBL finals, lots of pub nights, and heaps of music concerts!

We also went to the Tree Tops adventure park with another gig buddies pair - that was really fun!

- What would you say to someone reading this who is thinking about volunteering with Gig Buddies?

Please, please do it! It adds a wonderful part to your life, and my time with Tim is something I really look forward to.

It’s a really great way to give back to the community, and you’ll find it super rewarding.

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"Please, please do it!"

We want to say thank you to Jacob for sharing his story. Both he and Tim are a perfect example of who we are and what we do: two mates catching up and having a good time together.

And we’re always on the lookout for more people like Jacob. If you would like to volunteer with us, look no further: to sign up with our Sydney project click here, and jump on this link to get involved on the Central Coast.

And to find out more about our current openings, click on the 'volunteers wanted' images below.

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Are you looking to volunteer?

We need volunteers! Click on the image above for current Sydney roles and the graphic below for opportunities on the Central Coast.

If you have any questions or would like more information, contact us via Facebook or email: info@gigbuddiessydney.org