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Home » What do you remember fondly about volunteering for Vinnies?

What do you remember fondly about volunteering for Vinnies?

November 4, 2022 by Maggi Barnard

Marie Walker, Sister Anette, Pam MacRae and Beryl Searl: The connection with people and being able to help a lot of people. Everyone was happy and smiling, and it felt like we were doing our bit to help others. We had some wonderful days at Vinnies chatting away while working at the back. The atmosphere was just wonderful.

 

A Family of Volunteers: It has become a bit of a family tradition and together they have volunteered over 100 years at Vinnies in Parkes. Mum Francis Charlton (second left) with cousin Elaine Charlton on her right and her two daughters Christine Cox (left) and Maree Mulligan (right). Christine is the current Retail Team Leader in Parkes, and also filled the role from 2011 to 2016. 

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