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Sapphire by Living Gems Volunteers

corrective services, he’d volunteer He was helping set up hamburger Melbourne Cup Day, and so many
with programs that helped night, which attracts about 90 to 100 more.
rehabilitate prisoners back to work people, when we spoke with him. “We are also lucky to have Allan
or for homelessness causes. The “We have a great group of volunteers Kajewski, our very own photographer
couple would help women and who come along to the hall to help who is pretty handy with a camera.
children escaping domestic violence with set up, kitchen duties, bar work He develops the photos himself and
situations and with Margaret working and various other functions. And puts them in the monthly Snippets
as a volunteer at the Dalby St Vincent yes, we could do with a few more newsletter (produced by Pamela
de Paul opportunity shop they were volunteers. Paddick) and he also prints off
able to provide further assistance to photos all at his own expense. He’s
those in need. “Maureen Whittaker – President of
the Social Club, the committee and even put together a hard copy book
Roy said: “I am so proud of the team many volunteers combine to put with magnificent colour photos
of volunteers that operate in their together social events throughout the of everything that happens in the
various roles that makes Sapphire by year.” village. The book is very hard to get
Living Gems a great place to live.” hold of as people are eager to look at
Events include charity fundraisers the album.”
Keith Pavey is another at Sapphire and special events such as Anzac
who finds volunteering rewarding.
Day, Australia Day, Irish night,
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