Morning tea held to thank volunteer

A morning tea was held to thank volunteer Ms Heather Huntington for her contribution to the Yaringaa Centre in Woy Woy.

Delphis Australia held the morning tea to thank Ms Huntington for her care and support to staff and clients at the Yaringaa Centre because she is retiring at age 88.

The centre provides support to clients from the Peninsula area who are living with dementia.

The morning tea was held on Wednesday, May 4, at the Woy Woy Social Support Centre, McMasters Rd, Woy Woy.

Delphis used the occasion of Volunteers' Week as an opportunity to acknowledge and thank Ms Huntington.

"Heather has volunteered for over seven years and at the age of 88 she is retiring from volunteering," said Ms Kerry Garth, team leader dementia services and volunteering.

Ms Garth thanked Heather for the many happy memories and friendships forged over the years.

"Delphis Australia would like to pay tribute to Heather's dedication, and commitment to our Woy Woy Social Club.

"We count ourselves most fortunate for having Heather with us over the past six years.

"Heather has been an inspiration and role model to younger volunteers and she has worked tirelessly to support our clients with memory loss," said Ms Garth

Ms Huntington said she believed that adopting the philosophy embodied in the theme of Volunteers' Week 2016 had enabled her to continue in her volunteering role for as long as she had, sharing her time with others has made her feel good and kept her busy.

Delphis Australia has a variety of different volunteering opportunities.

If you would like to know more about volunteering with Delphis Australia, contact Kerry Garth on 4324 4244.

Media release, 5 May 2016

Ambah Wilkinson, Delphis Australia