Paula makes time to lend her skills
For the last nine months STEPS volunteer Paula Colborne has been donating her time and expertise in an administration role. After working 30 years in administration, Paula retired 5 years ago and started looking for volunteer work that might suit her. “I’d been looking at volunteer sites for a while but unfortunately they never seemed […]
Gardening is good for you – Fact!
STEPS Nursery has long provided a place for members of the community to gather, learn and share the benefits of gardening. While we see these wellbeing effects on our volunteers, staff and customers first hand, it’s great to know the facts behind the feels! Health and wellbeing benefits of being out and about in the […]
Deborah Driscoll is one of STEPS’ valuable volunteers helping job seekers find work
Deborah provides facilitated job search assistance to jobseekers to build confidence and skills for work. We recently caught up with Deborah to find out why she enjoys her role so much. Can you tell me how you came to volunteer at STEPS? I saw an advertisement for the ‘By Your Side’ program on the internet, […]
Watching someone grow in confidence the best reward for Anna
What do you do as part of your volunteering at STEPS? I work with people who drop into STEPS to search for employment. I help with writing cover letters, resumes, and checking emails as well as help people prepare for interviews by practicing answering questions an employer may ask. How did you come to volunteer […]
Smiles all round as new team unites.
With teamwork the theme of the day, around 50 staff and clients came together to share a relaxed morning tea at STEPS George Street campus this morning. For many STEPS staff it was the first opportunity to meet new fellow team members after Link In Association Sunshine Coast Inc. became part of the STEPS Group […]
Volunteers step right up
Amanda Frost is one of the 19% of people that volunteer their time in Australian workplaces. All over Australia, volunteers are making enormous contributions to organisations of all types, and STEPS’ Gin Gin office is a good example. For Amanda, giving her time at the STEPS office is empowering, and creating hope for the future, […]