Volunteer Vault #29

Gig Buddies Sydney
Aug 23
2 min read

Updated: Aug 24

In Volunteer Vault #29 we hear from Emma (right, below), who tells us more about catch ups with Rae (left, below).

- How long have you been volunteering with Gig Buddies?

It’s coming up to five years since I started volunteering with Gig Buddies!

- Is Gig Buddies your first volunteering role?

No, I’ve done a couple of more short-term volunteering roles in the past. However, volunteering with Gig Buddies has definitely been the most rewarding role!

- Why do you volunteer with Gig Buddies?

I joined Gig Buddies to get more involved in my community and make new friends, and I’m still volunteering because I’ve loved getting to know Rae and spending time with her!

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

I’ve had a great time volunteering with Gig Buddies! I’ve met new people, had the opportunity to do fun activities and spend time with Rae!

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

I’ve had so many highlights with Rae over the last five years. We both love musicals and have loved going to quite a few together.

In the last year we really enjoyed making jewellery together and exploring markets.

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

I would really recommend signing up to volunteer with Gig Buddies! Theres so many opportunities to make new friends and do new things.

The Gig Buddies staff are also amazing and so supportive!

"I joined Gig Buddies to get more involved in my community…."

We want to say a huge "thank you" to Emma for sharing her story. Her match with Rae is a wonderful example of who we are and what we do: two mates catching up regularly and having a good time.

Five years together is a remarkable achievement! Congratulations to you both.

And we’re always on the lookout for more people like Emma. 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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