Volunteers Are Sweet Songs to Their Ears: Residents & Volunteers Celebrate at KOPWA

I’ll be seeing my dad
My brother and sisters, my gran and my mum
They’ll be drinking white wine in the sun
(Tim Minchin, White wine in the sun)

The chorus above reminds us that celebrating Christmas in Australia is as sentimental as celebrations up in the northern hemisphere. Religion may not be a practice in this modern day, yet many understand the foundations of Christmas.

Love, Joy, Peace and Family

Families have different ideas on how to celebrate the festive season. Being school holidays, there are plenty of activities organised. Maybe some would escape the heat to enjoy a white Christmas.

All the fun activities that are in place could sometimes unfortunately mean a group of elderly individuals may experience exclusion from their families’ plans. Sometimes, our elderly friends may have always been alone, and a little touch from you could be their cornerstone.

KOPWA is calling for new Volunteers this Christmas and beyond, to share whatever it is you have. Your time and smile are currency to the lives of their residents and home care clients. So…

If you have dancing feet or magical talents;

Or you have pets you love, please don’t be silent;

Maybe you have 30 minutes or more in a week;

Or simply a smile that brings joy is one we seek.

For more details on how you can volunteer with KOPWA, please visit KOPWA’s website or call (02) 9412 0284.