What makes someone give up their weekend to paint the local hall, care for a stranger, or run a woodchop competition in the pouring rain? In this moving and powerful first episode of Season 2, we explore the heartbeat of our communities—volunteers.

Volunteering isn’t just about ticking a box. It’s about belonging, healing, purpose, and connection. In this narrative-style episode, we dive into the real stories of people who roll up their sleeves for the love of their community. You’ll meet the people behind meals on wheels, and community centres, youth advocates, and quiet listeners who sit with people in their final days.

From the passionate voices behind St Vincent De Paul and the Bendigo bank with its volunteer board to heartfelt advocates of Compassionate Communities, this episode paints a rich picture of what volunteering really gives—to the community, and to the volunteer.

As one guest says:

"Sometimes, just talking—and really listening—is the greatest gift we can offer."

This isn’t just a celebration of volunteering. It’s a call to action. There’s a role for everyone—whether you're 15 or 85.

Ready to find your place in the story? Visit communityconnectss.com.au to explore local groups, discover events, and see where your hands and heart might be needed next.

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In this episode of Better Together South Shoalhaven, we talk to Helen, an instigator for the group Living Connected. Living Connected is an organisation that helps senior members of the community to better understand and use technology. This could be support with using phones, the internet, and using everyday services online. The organisation started because of the increasing struggles older Australians were having with our complex and changing technology. Living Connected relies on volunteers throughout the South Coast to help older Australians.

To find out more about how to get involved in Living Connected, you can find them in the community directory at communityconnectss.com.au or search for Living Connected on Facebook, or go to the website livingconnected.org.au.

And to discover more opportunities in the South Shoalhaven for further education or volunteering opportunities, local events and more, head to communityconnectss.com.au

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In this episode of Better Together South Shoalhaven, we talk to Daniel, a long time member and actor of the local community theatre group, Milton Follies. Daniel talks about the range of shows Follies has covered, the community atmosphere it provides, and the ample opportunities and experiences Follies gives to its volunteers, from production work like lighting, to props and front of house.

To find out more about how to get involved in Milton Follies, you can find them in the community directory at communityconnectss.com.au or find Milton Follies on Facebook, or their website Miltonfollies.org.

And to discover more opportunities in the South Shoalhaven for further education or volunteering opportunities, local events and more, head to communityconnectss.com.au

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