Volunteer Stories
EdConnect Australia is honoured to connect incredible and committed volunteers with schools and students and make a life-changing difference in their lives. Some of our volunteers have kindly agreed to share their personal stories. If you have a personal story you would like to share we would love to hear from you.
Liz’s Story
23/07/2024The importance of community and kindness... Next year, our indomitable volunteer Liz will celebrate fifteen years of volunteering with EdConnect.... Read More
Sue & Richard’s Story
12/12/2023Celebrating 20 Years with EdConnect Sue and Richard Baldwin are no strangers to the world of volunteering, having spent their lives... Read More
Trudy’s Story
29/05/2024Receiving one of life's greatest joys... Volunteer Trudy McKenna has recently celebrated an amazing fifteen years of service volunteering with... Read More
Sam’s Story
15/05/2024Supporting students through compassion and good humour Volunteer Sam Cattermole has been assisting in a learning support role since October... Read More
Brenda’s Story
24/04/2024Supporting students through compassion and good humour Brenda began her volunteering with EdConnect at Dalyellup Primary School in 2016. She... Read More
Teresa’s Story
03/04/2024My EdConnect Story Written by: Teresa Livoti February 2024 Like every person affected in the universe in early 2020 so was... Read More
Deirdre’s Story
06/11/2023Lives lived and lives ahead On returning to Australia in 2015, after 44 years living in Asia, Deirdre Moss signed... Read More
Brian’s Story
17/10/2023Brian empowers students through intergenerational learning Brian Wood, a dedicated volunteer with a passion for mentoring and empowering young people,... Read More
Athena and student Brock’s Story
26/09/2023A remarkable story of connection, compassion and community At Maidens Park Primary School in Bunbury WA, Athena Sofilas, has been... Read More
Val’s Story
26/09/2023Val's Volunteer Garden Adventure Val Horsby's journey as a volunteer began in Albany in 2009, when she joined the School... Read More