Read the stories of volunteers who are making a real difference. To submit your own volunteer story click here
Lili's Story - volunteering is wonderfully satisfying
Lili volunteers for a project called Storm Co which organises young people to tackle important projects in the community
Rural Fire Service - phone voluneteers
Remember the person answering the emergency call is just as important as those who fight the fire
Lifeline volunteer
Jeanelle volunteers as a telephone counsellor once a fortnight at a Lifeline centre
Jeanette's Story
Jeanette established the Bayside Community Pathfinder Club in Wynnum, giving kids in the area a chance to enjoy adventure-based activities
Cricketer goes in to bat for youth
Brett Lee, Australian fast bowler, is a volunteer with ADRA Australia
Brian's Story
Brian Beadnell says the rewards that come from volunteering far outweigh the time and effort put into it.






