By Tanya Steele
Volunteer Sue at Healesville Interchurch Community Care Inc (HICCI) has volunteered for the organisation on and off for many years.
Alison Gomers of HICCI said they wouldn’t be able to do what they do without their amazing volunteers.
“We are truly blessed with the calibre, of their skills, knowledge, experience and dedication that they bring to HICCI,” she said.
Sue said the HICCI is amazing and she loves volunteering for them.
“The compassion they have for the people is just amazing, so when I had some time on my hand, I didn’t hesitate,” she said.
Sue’s background is rooted in community and caring for people having been both a registered nurse and a counsellor.
“I’ve always been drawn to helping others,” she said.
Sue travels all the way from Moroolbark once a week to run the front of the house at HICCI and support anyone who walks through the door.
“I do a bit of reception work, answer the phone and have a good chat with anyone who comes in,” Sue said.
HICCI has been active in the Healesville and surrounding community for over 30 years, providing support and compassion to people who need help with anything from a meal to emergency assistance and beyond.
Sue said the team at HICCI bring an amazing level of organisation and compassion to what they do and they work really well together.
“The people who work in here, the full time staff, they just have flow and synchronicity,” she said.
HICCI are also currently on the lookout for new volunteer drivers who may have a little spare time on their hands.
Sue said she loves spending her time at HICCI with the people themselves being a major drawcard.
“I love that aspect, it’s what makes this what makes it really amazing, I love to chat with the people,” she said.
