Volunteer Vault #31

Gig Buddies Sydney
Dec 2
2 min read

For the final time in 2025 we’re handing over the newsletter to one of our wonderful volunteers.

For November’s volunteer vault entry we hear from Christine (below, right), who tells us more about her pairing with Stavros (below, left).

- How long have you been volunteering with Gig Buddies?

Eight years.

- Is Gig Buddies your first volunteering role?

No, I used to volunteer in my younger years with St Vinnies.

- Why do you volunteer with Gig Buddies?

I saw the 7.30 Report back in 2017, featuring none other than Stavros himself and I put in my application the next day.

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

Absolutely one of the greatest achievements of my life. I have been paired up three times and now I am with Stavros, my ultimate pairing.

I feel like I am making a difference, but also just being mates with a bunch of excellent humans.

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

The group socials are amazing – I go to as many as I can. I have made so many friends from that, it is incredible. The whole organisation is so inclusive.

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

DO IT. SIGN UP NOW. It will absolutely change your life for the better and give you more meaning than you can imagine.

"Absolutely one of the greatest achievements of my life….."

We want to take this moment to say a massive "thank you" to Christine for sharing her story.

Eight years with the project is a wonderful achievement. Now matched with Stavros, they’re a perfect example of everything we stand for: friendships built on mutual interests; people catching up regularly to attend events together.

That's a wrap

And we want to also doff our cap to the other volunteers who took the time to share their stories in 2025: Scott, Emma, Jenna, Andrew, Jacob, Emma and Lauren, you all gave great insight into what volunteering with Gig Buddies is all about.

To read each individual story, load up the links above.

"DO IT. SIGN UP NOW"

And we’re always on the lookout for new volunteers. If you would like to join the fun, 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.

In the words of Christine, “DO IT. SIGN UP NOW.”