OPA volunteers recognised during National Volunteer Week 2021

National Volunteer Week, held 17-23 May, celebrates the significant contribution of volunteers to the community. 

OPA is proudly supported by almost 700 volunteers across four volunteer programs.

Some quick stats:

• OPA’s oldest volunteer is 91 year’s young, and the youngest 19 years old!
• OPA’s volunteers dedicate countless hours to their roles, with some volunteers making themselves available 24/7 and/or others volunteering in excess of 10 years or more.

On Friday 21 May, OPA celebrated National Volunteer Week with an on-line webinar for its volunteers.

The following volunteers were recognised for their service:

• 33 Years – Valerie Sheil – Independent Third Person
• 31 Years – Barbara Birthisel – Independent Third Person
• 30 Years – Brian Ross-Soden – Independent Third Person
• 25 Years – Wayne Smith – Independent Third Person
• 15 Years – Rupert Brown – Independent Third person
• 15 Years – Irene Timm – Independent Third Person
• 10 Years – Mary Armstrong – Community Guardian
• 10 Years – Kathryn Connane – Independent Third Person
• 10 Years – Norma Flowerday – Independent Third Person

Community Visitors with milestone years will be recognised at the upcoming Community Visitor Annual Meeting in June.

Find out more about Volunteering with OPA.