Testimonials

Volunteering with The Neighbourhood Centre allows me to give back to the community and make a difference. I enjoy volunteering because I meet new people and learn valuable skills.

Sabina

Youth Volunteer Testimonial

Volunteering is serving people without any selfish motives and without expectations. Dedicating time and energy to creating positive change. It’s empowering to have your input heard and valued while also knowing you provide a positive influence on the environment around you

Ella

Youth Volunteer Testimonial

You provide a very valuable service for someone like me as I wouldn’t know where to find these kind of volunteer positions.

Gordon

Volunteer Testimonial

“This is a beautiful meeting from everyone and I enjoyed it so much!”

“The day was very successful and enjoyable.”

“It bought so many cultures together and allows us to understand each other better, and to enjoy the richness that we have to share.”

“Fabulous day with so much to see, do and taste. It was great to see so many different cultures coming together to celebrate. The kids and I had a great day and hope this becomes an annual event. Thank you for organising!”

“I really enjoyed myself. There was a great atmosphere.”

“It’s my first time attending the show and was lovely to see other people’s cultures.”

“Food stalls from different countries, people wearing costumes, music from different countries. Things for kids to do and participate or watch.”

“Fantastic. So inclusive. So many smiles”

“Excellent venue for gathering of different cultures. Sun shining and well organised. Count me and my wife for next time.”

“There were many different cultures showcased and represented from people to explore and learn about. There were stalls for children to explore and craft which held their attention and helped them learn new skills.”

“A great cultural experience, food and traditional arts. Very open to all ages.”

“Variety of communities I didn’t know were here in Bathurst. How good is it that they are!”

Friendship Festival Testimonials

Again congratulations on the huge success of the event at Abercrombie House last Sunday. People are stopping me in the street saying what a great success it was and how relaxed and joyful the whole thing was.

We are very grateful indeed for the support you brought us through the staging of the event in an alliance with us. As you know this event has helped us with the ongoing maintenance and preservation of Abercrombie House.

Christopher

Abercrombie House

I am a footwear engineer and supply chain analyst by profession, and I arrived in Australia in early February 2020. I moved to Bathurst, and I could not find many opportunities relevant to my skill set, so I decided to volunteer in administration and applied for a role at The Neighbourhood Centre. After six months of volunteering, I managed to land a job as the “store manager” and “administration staff” in Orange. My volunteer role with The Neighbourhood Centre has certainly provided me with firsthand experience of an Australian workplace and helped me land my current position.

Nisheta

Volunteer Testimonial

The programme (Volunteer Engagement & Management Program) has been very helpful with advice about policies and procedures, advice about specific volunteer problems such as bullying in the workplace and WWC. It is very useful to have someone to talk to about these issues and know that you will get a sensible, relevant answer.

Samantha

Bathurst District Historical Society

We are sad to say good bye to Nadene, as she has been a hard working volunteer and smiling face on our front desk. She says “The staff at the Centre were very warm and welcoming without judgement, they understood where I was emotionally, and were very patient and supportive ……. I have been doing 2-3 shifts per week at the Centre, and now have been successful in obtaining full-time work. My experience with the Neighbourhood Centre has been positive and confidence building. Thank you so very much.” Everyone at the Neighbourhood Centre wishes you all the very best into the future!

Nadine (left) with TNC Service Manager Therese Short

Nadene

Volunteer Testimonial

VEMP provided skilled volunteers to fill a variety of (volunteer) office and field work roles to our Cancer Council office

Linda Hoey

Cancer Council

They have managed to recruit us quite a few volunteers for our organisation which have turned out to be excellent and extremely beneficial for our team.

K. Bodickzy

Cancer Council NSW

Leonie successfully gained her Provisional licence nearly two years ago.

“Once I gained my licence I was able to get employment. The LD Program gave me more confidence and independence, and to get a job. I am able to do more things, having a licence is definitely life changing.I have even been able to now buy myself a better car and give my daughter my old car because I have now had this job for 12 months. The Program really helped me, a really valuable Program.The instructors and TNC staff were really helpful.”

Leonie

Learner Driver Testimonial

What are the best things about the Volunteer Engagement & Management Program?

Willingness to be supportive. Open minded and creative ideas in attempting to engage people.

D. Clifford

Gulgong Folk Club Inc

Patima first contacted the Neighbourhood Centre in September this year. She had arrived on a partner visa from Thailand and had been in Australia for three years. After her marriage breakdown and financial and emotional challenges, through the use of interpreters Jackie has advocated and supported her through these times. Patima was worried she would not be able to …live in Australia on her own as she had been isolated in her marriage.

Through help with her tutor at TAFE, Jackie the migrant support worker at The Neighbourhood Centre, Elizabeth Evatt Community Legal Aid, and friends she realises she is not alone.

Patima has now successfully gained Permanent Residency!!

Patima (left) with TNC Migrant Support Worker Jackie

Patima

Migrant Support Testimonial

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