2025 National Volunteering Week: Connecting Communities
Did you know in 2024, 1.5 million individuals dedicated their time to volunteering in Western Australia?
Their collective efforts generated a substantial value of $63.9B for the state.1
It’s no surprise how important volunteers are to the WA community, both socially and economically, with their impact reaching every corner of the state.
At MSWA, we deeply value the commitment of our volunteers. Their contributions have a profound and lasting effect on our Clients, staff and the broader neuro community we serve.
Each May, National Volunteering Week takes place providing a meaningful opportunity to recognise and celebrate the incredible volunteering community. This year’s theme of ‘Connecting Communities’ perfectly encapsulates the spirit of volunteering in bringing people together, fostering belonging and strengthening social bonds.
To honour this special week, MSWA hosted morning teas and awards ceremony across our various MSWA Services Centres including, Wilson, Beechboro, Bunbury, Butler and Albany to celebrate and honour the incredible contributions of our volunteers. Volunteers were celebrated with personalised certificates of appreciation and thoughtfully curated gift hampers, acknowledging their selfless service and ongoing dedication.
MSWA Clients and staff also joined in on the festivities, to celebrate and thank volunteers for the vital role they play in our neuro community.
Our volunteers come from all walks of life, each with their own reason for giving back. Some offer their time to help others, for enjoyment, for social and community connection or to simply use their skills and experience.
Regardless of their motivations, their desire to support others and enrich the lives of those in the community is truly commendable.
To each of our volunteers, whether you’ve joined for a day or have been with us for years – thank you! Your contributions make a real difference to the thousands of West Aussies living with a neurological condition.
We also extend our sincere thanks to VolunteeringWA and Lotterywest for their invaluable support in making this appreciation event possible.
1Reference: Volunteering WA, 2024.
If you’re interested in volunteering or know someone who is, contact us on [email protected] for more information.
