People wanting to help people affected by the severe storms and flooding can now donate their time and skills through one central location through GIVIT. In partnership with the NSW Government, GIVIT is helping to manage volunteer skills, time and donations.
Donating your time, skills and enthusiasm to community organisations that require assistance is one of the most effective ways to help people in need, the Mayor of Hawkesbury, Councillor Patrick Conolly said.
"We appreciate that the community is eager to help during these events but please do not drop donations into affected areas as unrequested donations can hinder recovery efforts." Mayor Conolly said.
"We have our wonderful emergency services volunteers working day and night, and people are helping is so many ways, including helping to sand bag on both sides of the river. Donating your time is a smart way to give.
"If you would like to volunteer your time or donate money or items please use GIVIT."
You can make your volunteering offer at www.givit.org.au/donate-time Please provide as much detail as possible. Your offer to volunteer will be visible to all registered organisations that require support. All support organisations and charities are vetted by GIVIT as genuinely working with people who need help.
To donate money or items, skills and services online go to www.givit.org.au/storms-and-flooding
Donations for the Severe Storms and Flooding fund on GIVIT can be directed to the Hawkesbury specifically by selecting DONATE FUNDS and typing Hawkesbury in the Comments section when making a donation OR by selecting DONATE FUNDS and selecting to directly FUND items requested in the Hawkesbury area. You can also register goods you would like to donate by selecting DONATE ITEMS.
GIVIT encourages all NSW charities, services and community groups wishing to support people impacted, to register with GIVIT free of charge, so that people can access your services.
Register for Council Flood Recovery updates at www.yourhawkesbury-yoursay.com.au/fih2021/survey_tools/register1
Additional flood related information can be found at www.hawkesbury.nsw.gov.au Click on All Flood Related Information
