The annual Volunteer Expo was a success at Kiama Farmers' Market last Wednesday with 25 local organisations and community groups participating.
A steady flow of community members attended the two-hour event with strong interest across a wide range of volunteer opportunities.
These included community support, emergency services, environment, arts, health, local media, service clubs and sporting groups.
There was plenty of positive feedback from attendees and the participating organisations, with many valuable conversations and connections made on the day.
Some of the organisations use this Expo as their main way of connecting with new volunteers.
Kiama Mayor Cameron McDonald said the Expo provided a great opportunity for residents to learn more about the many ways they can get involved locally.
"Contributing to the Kiama community through volunteering is a lovely way to make a difference," Mayor McDonald said.
"On behalf of Council, I'd like to extend a huge thank you to all the organisations, volunteers and community members who helped make the Expo such a success."
The participating organisations were:
- Coast and Country Community Services,
- Women Illawarra,
- Active Ageing NSW Inc,
- MacKillop Family Services,
- Kiama-Jamberoo RSL Sub Branch,
- Friends of Kiama Library,
- Dementia Inclusive Kiama,
- Vinnies,
- Kiama Boomerang Bags,
- Wildlife Rescue South Coast,
- Kiama Visitor Information Centre,
- Sing Australia Kiama,
- Landcare Illawarra,
- Kiama Lions Club,
- Jamberoo Red Cross,
- Kiama Red Cross,
- University of Wollongong Graduate School of Medicine Simulated Patient Program,
- Lifeline South Coast,
- CWA Kiama Evening Branch,
- Kiama Community Radio,
- Jamberoo Rural Fire Brigade,
- Kiama Rotary Club,
- Gerringong and District Historical Society,
- WIRES
- Kiama Community Garden
