Vision Australia, the nation's leading blindness and low vision service provider, relies on the support of more than 90 volunteers in Ballarat to be able to provide essential services free-of-charge to people who are blind or have low vision.
Wes from Waubra [32 kms from Ballarat] has been volunteering at Vision Australia's Ballarat office since 2011.
Wes assists in the Day Program by pouring the slip into moulds to produce ceramic items for clients to use their artistic flair to finish.
After primary school teaching for over thirty years and managing retirement villages, Wes retired and decided it was time to get a life.
Wes says: "since coming to volunteer at Vision Australia Ballarat, I have learnt a lot of new skills and really appreciate the opportunity to help people in a friendly, happy and enthusiastic environment."
'Every One Counts' is the theme for this year's National Volunteer Week which runs from May 14-20.
During this week Vision Australia will honour the hard work and dedication of volunteers like Wes from Waubra at a special lunch As part of the celebration, volunteers will be presented with badges to recognise their years of service.
"I would like to personally thank everyone who makes such an extraordinary contribution to Vision Australia. Their unfailing support and generosity is very much appreciated," said Ballarat Vision Australia Team Manager, Yvonne Clark.
EVENT: National Volunteers Week lunch
DATE: Friday 11th May 2012
TIME: 11pm
VENUE: 1300 Howitt Street Wendouree
If you are interested in becoming a Vision Australia volunteer, please contact Patsy Stidwill on 1300 84 74 66.
