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2011 Volunteer Highlights
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Santie Kotze, Remedial Educator at Opkyk Pathways Therapy and Education Centre, Brits: “People who cannot communicate are simply regarded as mentally retarded and rejected from society. Yet, the hunger to be loved and accepted is still there. Living without a voice denies them their identity and it has given me such joy to see the difference made in the lives of the individuals and their families when they are able to communicate.” |
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Sithabile Mazibuko, Remedial Educator at the East London Child and Youth Care Centre (ECCYCC), East London: “Volunteering has shown me the importance of donating skills and time because in just a year, I know I have changed the lives of the children I have come into contact with, as well as the lives of the children my successors will assist. I can look back and see the positive marks I have left on others’ lives.” |
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Keith Wimble, Health Care provider at Ikamva Labantu, Khayelitsha: “The highlight of my year would definitely be the opening of the Enkululekweni Wellness Center. Despite challenges and delays, it turned out to all go smoothly and the centre has become a significant establishment for providing services to the community.” |
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Funeka Mani, Counselor at SANCA Lowveld Alcohol and Drug Abuse Centre, Nelspruit: “There are so many who need their help and the ladies have become pillars of strength and hope to their communities. This community faces countless challenges, but it is wonderful to witness the successful stories of hope, love and happiness which overshadows all else.” |
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Fiona Budd, Marketer and Fundraiser at Sandton SPCA, Johannesburg: “Being surrounded by animals while I work has been such a joy, as they are an important part of life and a definite highlight is seeing dogs or cats being adopted and going to their new loving homes. It has also been a year of being exposed to the extremes of human nature - great cruelty from some but great love, compassion and unselfishness from others.” |
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Julie Hay, Early Childhood Development Specialist at 1000 Hills Community Helpers, Natal Midlands: “It has been rewarding to see how the children have blossomed under this system and how the teachers have become skilled educators. The local schools have even commented on how the children who have come from 1000 Hills are doing much better than their classmates this year.” |
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Hendrien de Klerk, Volunteer Co-ordinator at Free State Care in Action (FSCA), Bloemfontein: “I have always believed that volunteers are little angels who quietly do their work, largely unnoticed, but who form the backbone of an organisation. Now I have discovered that even the smallest town has its angels.” |
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Yvonne Eskell Klagsburn, Fundraiser at Waterberg Welfare Society (WWS), Vaalwater: I have seen how the small act of giving someone an opportunity can transform them into self-determining individuals and leaders within the community.” |
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Linda Louw, Social Worker at Business Against Crime (BAC) Northern Cape, Kimberley: “The Change the World initiative is a wonderful project because it has touched and changed so many lives and I am proud that I grabbed the opportunity when it was offered as I have achieved more than even I envisaged.” |
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