Did you know that Coorparoo offers a series of day programs? In fact, at least two programs are offered every weekday, sometimes three.
We have a comprehensive list of activities for which blind and low vision clients can choose to participate in, and if it wasn't for the fabulous contribution of volunteers this quite simply wouldn't be possible. The range of activities include: arts and craft; pottery; music; self-defence; wood work and the popular Friday outings group.
The pottery program operates every Tuesday morning between 9am and 12noon and has been running for nearly 50 years. The sister of the original founding member of the program, Enid Brown has been coming for nearly 45 years.
Enid retired from her role as a volunteer last Christmas but recently visited the group again and has asked if she could come back as she was missing everyone. We are all thrilled and very grateful for her generous offer to re-join the program.
Clients make things from clay of their own choosing and volunteers offer advice and assistance along the way. Typically, these projects have included anything from a small gnarly crocodile, to a mini drum kit with a working clock mounted into the base drum, with every project you could imagine in between.
Recently one of the clients sent me an email with a picture of a windmill he had made in the group, which was quite simply breath taking.
In the past I've seen volunteers talking about how they might be able to offer suggestions or assist clients to make there next big thing, and there has certainly been a few head scratching moments, during their time. However, for the most part a solution is found over a cuppa and a biscuit at morning tea.
At Vision Australia we are all very privileged to have the assistance of volunteers who work in a range of areas throughout Brisbane. Whether you provide admin support, day program support, support the team in Business Enterprises, Fundraising, Puppy Caring or in the wider community, please know we are extremely grateful for your time and generosity.
Richard Attwater
Coordinator of Volunteers