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Volunteers make our communities stronger

<a href="https://www.volunteeringaustralia.org/get-involved/nvw/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">National Volunteer Week</a> takes place from 19-25 May 2025.<o:p></o:p>
St Vincent de Paul Society NSW is recognising National Volunteer Week (19-25 May) as an opportunity to celebrate the immense contribution made by its members and volunteers. <o:p></o:p>
The theme of this year’s National Volunteer Week is ‘Connecting Communities’.<o:p></o:p>
St Vincent de Paul Society NSW has a presence in close to 400 communities throughout NSW, providing volunteering opportunities through Vinnies Shops, specialist services and offering assistance to people facing hardship through its members.<o:p></o:p>
This impact is made possible thanks to the efforts of: <o:p></o:p>
•           6,300 volunteers supporting Vinnies Shops<o:p></o:p>
•           1,700 volunteers giving their time at Vinnies services and programs<o:p></o:p>
•           4,200 members based in local communities<o:p></o:p>
“We’re able to positively impact so many lives each year because of the dedication and generosity of our members and volunteers,” said Louis Hearnden, St Vincent de Paul Society NSW Metropolitan Acting Regional Director.<o:p></o:p>
“Across the Metropolitan region, our members have supported 35,000 people over the last year, providing $4.8 million in financial and material assistance.<o:p></o:p>
“This level of support is only possible because of our members and volunteers.<o:p></o:p>
“Our volunteers give so much of themselves to support local communities, but they also gain a lot from the experience by building connections and developing skills for the greater good.<o:p></o:p>
“We’re always on the lookout for people who want to give back and join the Vinnies NSW community – whether it’s as a member, volunteering at a shop or service, there’s a place for you here,” said Mr Hearnden.<o:p></o:p>
According to <a href="https://www.volunteeringaustralia.org/get-involved/nvw/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Volunteering Australia</a>, over six million Australians spend time volunteering across the nation, along with millions more who informally give back to their communities.<o:p></o:p>
Research conducted by Volunteering Australia also found improved self-assessed psychological wellbeing, self-esteem, happiness, and satisfaction with life for people who volunteer.<o:p></o:p>
<a href="https://www.vinnies.org.au/nsw/get-involved/volunteering-nsw" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Learn more about volunteering with the St Vincent de Paul Society NSW.</a>

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