How long have you been volunteering and what do you do here?
I am currently a Community Visitor for Sydney Community Services. I started volunteering here in 2003. I have volunteered at the Community Café, Tea & Tunes and on bus trips in the past. As a retired health professional (Nurse Midwifery Educator at St Margaret’s Hospital) I also volunteer for the Northern Sydney Local Health Care District at the Royal North Shore Hospital and Macquarie Hospital in their Primary Health Care Advisory Service and I’m also on the Resources Committee, amongst other roles there. I also volunteer to improve the awareness of Prostate cancer.
What’s your favourite thing about volunteering?
I just like to meet and help people and experience different cultures. Maybe it is because I was a nurse that it seems ingrained in me to give something back to the community.
What’s your favourite thing about the local neighbourhood?
Everyone is very friendly. People say hello when they see me and are always very polite and respectful.
What’s your favourite local eatery?
I like to eat simply so mainly eat at home.
Who is your favourite sport or hobby?
I like walking and used to knit a lot. I also like reading suspense novels.
Where would you like to travel?
I’ve travelled around most of the world but would still like to go to Japan.
Do you have a favourite quote to share or words of wisdom?
Be honest and kind to yourself and other people. Be a good human being in your relationships with people.
What languages do you speak?
As well as English I also speak a dialect called Katchi from Gujerad in India. This is the language I grew up speaking at home.
