Volunteers out of sight, but front of mind in national week

Toowoomba Regional Council’s dedicated band of volunteers might be out of sight due to the Coronavirus lockdown, but they are front of mind during National Volunteer Week from May 18-24.

Toowoomba Region Mayor Paul Antonio said venue closures and associated social distancing requirements had stopped all of Council’s volunteer programs since mid-March.

“I know Council’s volunteers are as disappointed as anyone that they have been unable to offer their usual friendly service and assistance at our centres and across a range of community services,” Mayor Antonio said.

“It proves the adage, ‘you don’t know what you have lost until it is missing or taken away’. This is especially true for the contribution made by more than 600 volunteers who help across Council’s activities.

“I’m pleased to note that some of our regular activities will return in a staged manner, in line with state and federal government plans.

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