By Katherine Mountain
AMP Financial Planning and Hillross Advisers have kicked off their year in a charitable way through a corporate volunteer day at MercyCare.
About 30 advisers gave up their time to volunteer at MercyCare’s Residential Aged Care on Monday, 19 January.
As part of the volunteer day organised by Volunteering WA, advisers helped to spruce up MercyCare’s Residential Aged Care in Wembley, helping to decorate the facility ahead of its Australia Day celebrations and spending time with elderly residents.
MercyCare Chief Executive Officer Chris Hall said MercyCare was grateful for the support and generosity of volunteers like AMP Financial Planning and Hillross Advisers which spend time helping out at the not-for-profit organisation.
“Volunteer days are a great chance for organisations to have a bite-sized taste of volunteering, which gives staff a positive experience of community service within a friendly and welcoming environment,” he said.
“We’re appreciative that AMP Financial Planning and Hillross Advisers chose to spend their volunteer day at MercyCare this month. Many hands make light work and, within just a few hours, it’s always amazing to see what the team can achieve, which is always rewarding for the staff themselves.
“In addition, having volunteers visit the Residential Aged Care facility always raises the energy level of our residents, who really enjoy the opportunity to interact with some friendly new faces.”
MercyCare is a leading Catholic provider of aged care, family, health and community services.
MercyCare is home to a vibrant team of volunteers, with new volunteers and corporate volunteers always welcome.
For more information, contact Anne Ward on 08 9442 3491.