Success Stories: Palmerston Vinnies Welcomes Help from Ready for Work Client

Ready for Work participant Chariya worked at Vinnies Palmerston. During her time there she experienced sorting, labelling, stocking shelves, customer service and cashier work. Vinnies Palmerston were really happy with Chariya, expressing she fit in very well with staff and volunteers and they would be more than happy for Chariya to continue volunteer work with them. […]

Celebrating our Volunteers

Happy International Volunteer Day! Deb Lewis has been a volunteer at STEPS for 12 months, helping to support and empower our students. Her love of hospitality means she was well suited at Café on George. Since then, she has become a reliable and multi-skilled volunteer. Her dedication and commitment are evident in her interactions with […]

STEPS’ dedicated volunteers recognised with community awards

Our incredibly dedicated volunteers Pam Martin and Steve Murray were recently honoured for their tireless contribution to STEPS at the Kawana Community Electorate Awards. Pam and Steve were both nominated in the Kawana Community Electorate Awards for their years of volunteering at STEPS. They both attended an awards ceremony and enjoyed morning tea at Talara […]

“The students let me share their world”: National Volunteer Week with Robyn

STEPS volunteer Robyn with STEPS Pathways College students

This year, National Volunteer Week is Monday 17 May until Sunday 23 May. It’s a time to celebrate the contribution of volunteers, share their efforts and promote the vital service that volunteers provide. Let’s shine a light on the amazing work volunteers do in our communities and acknowledge this year’s theme: Recognise. Reconnect. Reimagine. For over […]

Julie digs deep for community causes

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Julie Campbell only moved to Shelly Beach late last year, but already she has rolled up her sleeves and volunteered for several causes across the community including  a charity op shop, a conservation group and STEPS Nursery. “I’ve also put my name down to volunteer with the turtle group, but so many people want to […]

STEPS volunteer Linda is learning and loving it

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Avid gardener, reader and learner, Linda Ritchie has been volunteering at STEPS Pathways College in a supportive role for almost a year. Linda said she loves being a part of a program that provides students with the opportunity to gain independence. Helping students build skills, knowledge and confidence, STEPS Pathways College is a training course […]