In any given week about 1,000 people volunteer their time to help Mission Australia. They serve food, teach, sell clothes in our Big Heart op shops and some, like Margaret Foley, provide valuable administrative support.Margaret is one of our most reliable volunteers. She has been coming into Mission Australia’s National Office in Sydney every week for the past five years, quietly and diligently performing her volunteer duties.
Margaret supports our Bequest Team, which raises funds that enable Mission Australia to support people in need across the nation.
When Margaret retired from a career as a food technologist she was determined to use her time to support a good cause.
“I wanted to get involved in something that would bring me fulfilment,” Margaret said. “At the time a relative worked at Mission Australia, so I asked if there was some way I could be of use.”
In her role Margaret provides administrative support to our Bequest Team, writing envelopes and helping to organise events such as our annual information day for solicitors.
“I do get the sense of achievement from completing tasks and of being useful,” she said. “The team does an important job, but I really think that the whole organisation is very important and that’s what keeps me coming back.
“I would definitely encourage people to volunteer – it’s very worthwhile.”
Mission Australia’s Estate and Relationships Coordinator, Pat Brennan, has worked alongside Margaret for many years and is still impressed by the volunteer’s professionalism.
“Margaret is extremely reliable and very focused on what she’s doing,” she said. “She’s brilliant at detailed work and also helps us out at functions. She’s a fantastic addition to our team and a shining example for volunteering.”
If you would like to help transform lives (including your own), consider volunteering with Mission Australia. You can find out more on our Volunteer page.
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