The recent threat of a tropical cyclone has prompted our local Member for Burdekin, Dale Last MP, to remind everyone that volunteering for the community is very important.
Mr Last said that the Christmas spirit and the motivation behind volunteering were more similar than what many may think.
“What greater gift can you give than to volunteer your time to keep your community safe,” he asked.
“There’s a wide range of roles within volunteer groups that not only cater to people’s skills and abilities but also to their other responsibilities.”
The Christmas period is an ideal time for community members to consider putting themselves forward to assist the community in times of need according to Member for Burdekin, Dale Last MP.
Having served as an Auxiliary Firefighter, Mr Last said the value of volunteers in communities like the Burdekin was often only highlighted during the response to a disaster; a trend he was hoping to reverse.
“There is more to responding to major events and disasters than what the public sees,” Mr Last said. “Last week local volunteers were already preparing for the possible impact of Tropical Cyclone Jasper so there is a considerable amount of work falling on a small group of people.”
“Groups like the SES, VMR, the Rural Fire Service and our Auxiliary Firefighters are called upon throughout the year so, even outside of the larger disaster scenarios, the role volunteers play in the community cannot be understated.”
“Regardless of the impacts from Cyclone Jasper, we know that over the summer period there is usually increased demand on emergency services volunteers so putting your hand up now really could make a huge difference.”
“There is a host of information available online for people who are interested in playing their part and I would encourage people to at least think about whether this is something that they could do to support others. I know that a few extra members would be a great Christmas gift for our emergency services volunteers and our community as a whole.”
Representatives from Woongaloo Rural Fire Service with Member for Burdekin Dale Last MP. Photo supplied
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