Volunteer with BUSHkids

Rob Gluch

Rob worked with our CEO Carlton Meyn at Volunteering Queensland many years ago, organising numerous large events including CHOGM (Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting), Asia Pacific Cities Summit and Homeless Connect to name a few.

“I ceased volunteering at Volunteering Queensland in 2011 to assist Brisbane Legacy with the Bridge to Brisbane Run” said Rob, “and after that Carlton asked me if I would like to volunteer at BUSHkids.  I readily agreed. We have an excellent working relationship.”

Rob continued, “Carlton has given me numerous challenging projects to work on which keeps my mind active.  In particular, I assisted with the 80^th Anniversary year celebrations, sending out invitations to numerous events being held statewide, and recording the numerous RSVP’s.”

“I also prepare Excel spreadsheets for various staff members to assist with recording statistics and keeping track of when things are due.  I also have prepared several Access databases to record information.”

“By using my services as a volunteer, the organisation saves substantial amounts of money which I feel can be far better used in front line services.”

Kathy Kelly

I chose to volunteer with BUSHkids because as a mother and grandmother I believe every child should be given the opportunity to be the best they can be. I feel privileged to be able to help such a professional, dedicated team who through early intervention are giving our children  an opportunity to realise their full potential.

Sandra Head

Sandra came to learn about the work of BUSHkids as some staff from BUSHkids Warwick Centre visited her Rotary Club – Warwick Sunrise – “our Rotary Club was invited to the meeting organised in Warwick by Brisbane office to get volunteers involved once again, I saw immediately that I could be of use to BUSHkids and it was at the time I had decided to retire from full-time teaching…”.

Sandra explains “I love to be useful and seeing the children and families blossom thanks to BUSHkids” and she is “motivated by the fact that I can do the behind-the-scenes support work and relieve the staff to concentrate on their core business.  This I hope will mean more children and families will be assisted”.

“From my perspective, BUSHkids make it very clear that they are there for their clients and their needs.  The families feel respected and listened to.  This puts them at ease and then everyone works towards their common goal far more effectively”.

Susan Goddard

Susan is on the Friends of BUSHkids committee in Warwick and helps out at the service centre one day a week.

“I’ve been volunteering for BUSHkids for about 18 months now,” said Susan. “I do a variety of admin tasks which helps free up the clinical staff at the service centre, so they can spend more time with the clients. I enter data for them, process referral forms, welcome clients on reception, answer the phones, that kind of thing”.

“The great thing about volunteering for BUSHkids is that it’s a friendly, caring organisation. The staff are very welcoming and helpful to volunteers, and are very appreciative of the work we do helping out.”

“I also support the fundraising events through Friends of BUSHkids. I’ve been involved in selling raffle tickets and really enjoyed the BUSHdance this year which was great success. We got a great turnout and as well as being a lot of fun it raised much needed funds to support BUSHkids operations in Warwick. It’s great the way the community of Warwick supports the organisation when a lot of people around here are doing it tough.”

Roslyn Lakeman

Roslyn joined our BUSHkids Warwick team in 2022.

“BUSHkids is an inspiring organisation and I would like to make a contribution and be involved.”

Roslyn is an Early Childhood Teacher with experience of Playgroups and great experience of early childhood programs such as Koala Joeys, Read and Grow and Abecedarian to name a few.