“I know firsthand what it is like to be displaced and I want to help the way we were helped when we first arrived..."

“I have volunteered in one way or another for most of my life,” says Kim Reilly, manager of the Louis Joel Arts and Community Centre in Altona.

“We are a welcoming group who love meeting new people. Members will be part of the decision-making process, bring their ideas and knowledge to the table, take part in planning and lots of plantings.”

“It is an extremely rewarding experience to serve along with all the other volunteers. Apart from one staff member, we are entirely run by volunteers…”