South Port Day Links provides volunteer assisted community transport, as well as pet walking and home maintenance services for eligible home care residents within the City of Port Phillip and City of Melbourne.

As a volunteer based organisation, National Volunteer Week has particular significance for South Port Day Links, given the importance of volunteering to its services and clients.

I joined South Port Day Links in recognising the invaluable contribution of their volunteers through tonight’s Volunteer recognition event. Volunteering encourages civic participation, leading to a more inclusive community – Council’s draft budget includes provision for a volunteer coordinator, which will help organisations like South Port Day Links recruit, retain and support our volunteers.

Happy National Volunteer Week!