20/05/2026
It’s National Volunteer Week 2026 (18–24 May) and this year’s theme — Your Year to Volunteer — feels very close to my heart.
Volunteering has given me so much more than I ever expected to give in return. So I wanted to take a moment to share why I do it — and why I keep saying yes.
🚑 Street Side Medics
I started volunteering with Street Side Medics because I believe everyone deserves access to care, regardless of where they sleep at night. Showing up as part of a medical team and a willingness to listen — for people who might otherwise go without — is one of the most grounding things I do. It’s a reminder of what really matters.
👩💼 Hunter Business Women’s Network (Committee Member)
More recently, I stepped into a committee role with the Hunter Business Women’s Network — and it has been such a privilege. Supporting a community of women who are building businesses, navigating challenges, and lifting each other up? That’s exactly the kind of work I want to be part of. Behind every event and connection is a team of volunteers making it happen.
Two very different roles. The same core reason: community.
If you’ve been thinking about volunteering — this is your sign. 2026 is your year. Even a few hours can change someone’s day. It might even change yours. 💛
