Volunteers who give a little, change a lot
May 21, 2018
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May 8, 2016
Share your why this National Volunteer Week
May 8, 2016
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May 8, 2016
What’s your why?…Caitlin’s Story
May 8, 2016
Since taking on a project to create a library of stories of Cancer Council Queen... View More
What’s your why?…John’s Story
An opportunity to give something back to Cancer Council Queensland after he received support and knowledge during his own prostate cancer journey in 2009 was the catalyst for John Cartwright’s volunteering career.
“I pack and dispatch orders for the mail room. It’s something I’ve been doing for 2 years after I put my hand up to volunteer at a prostate cancer support group meeting.”
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