Stories

Volunteering is not about “doing good things” but about doing things you enjoy. Working here at the hospital provides an opportunity to meet people, socialise and see another side of life. If you live alone as I do, it is interesting to have another pursuit which may help others instead of vegetating at home.
Raie Bradshaw

I have been a volunteer since the café opened, ten years ago. I volunteered because I had retired from paid work and wished to help in the community. I enjoy the interaction with fellow vollies and have formed lasting friendships. I work in the kitchen preparing food and also fill in with other jobs if needed. My life would be much poorer without my work and especially the friends I have made here.
Win Froude

Volunteering at WIRF allows me to 'give back' in a small way for the wonderful services I received from KEMH during my pregnancy, delivery and after the birth of my daughter, Rosie. I volunteer in the gift shop one morning each week displaying toys and baby cloths and serving at the shop counter. On really busy days I am even challenged to serve at the cafe!
Vanessa, Gift Shop Volunteer

I wanted to do give something back to my community. I do this by helping out in the Foundation’s office for a few hours each week.

Wai Ka, WIRF Office Volunteer