How did you first connect with our club?
I first connected with the club when I attended an information meeting about volunteering organised by the City of Whitehorse in 2001.
Representatives from local Lions clubs, Rotary clubs, and other voluntary organisations presented and I was very impressed with the range of projects and activities of the Rotary Club of Box Hill Central, and as a result, I joined the club in July 2001.
Why do you stay a member?
I stay as a member as it provides the opportunity to socialise with a great group of like-minded friends, to be involved in a broad range of projects and programs, and because of the impressive business-like management of all aspects of the club.
What are you passionate about?
I’m passionate about developing viable projects by “joining the dots” through a process involving a community needs analysis and subsequent project development in consultation with the beneficiaries, the sourcing of funding, project implementation and management in partnership with the beneficiaries or their representatives and finally a project review on completion. The key success factor in this process is involving the beneficiaries in all stages to ensure the project is sustainable.
What does volunteering mean to you?
Volunteering offers an opportunity to use your skills and knowledge to improve the lives of others who are less fortunate both here and abroad.