Saturday, December 5 is International Volunteer Day. A day to recognise the invaluable contribution volunteers make to organisations all around the world. This year’s theme is: Together We Can Through Volunteering.

After an immensely challenging and difficult year, the difference volunteers make to the community is abundantly clear. With the message Together We Can Through Volunteering, we want to encourage everyone to make International Volunteer Day this year a moment to thank volunteers and celebrate their efforts despite all the challenges.

In Australian 3 in 10 people are volunteers. According to the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, in 2014, 31 per cent of Australians aged 15 and over participated in voluntary work. Each year, Australian volunteers contribute an estimated 743 million hours to the community, with an estimated value of voluntary work in not-for-profit organisations of $17 billion (ABS 2015).

Jenny is one of our superstar Head Office volunteers who helps pack vital resources sent to our Miracle families in NICU/ SCN. Jenny bring loads of energy and love to our office and we are so lucky to have her as part of our Miracle Team! We would be lost without you Jenny.

"I have two amazing daughters, one very handsome grandson and gorgeous twin granddaughters who were born at 35 weeks. Ava weighed 2kg and Layla was 1.9kg. I must admit the first year of the twin’s life was a blur, but we got through it. My first encounter with Miracle Babies was when the girls were born, and later when my son-in-law David Wall, through motor racing, became an Ambassador.
When my daughter told me Miracle Babies needed volunteers I jumped at the opportunity as I had been looking for something worthwhile to do since I retired. I have met many wonderful people, and it’s been great to feel helpful again!" shared Jenny.