Volunteer of the Month – May 2024: Annabel

1. What is your background (profession/ workplace/ training)?

I am a senior resident working in Western Health.

 

2. What inspired you to become a volunteer with The Water Well Project?

I would like to broaden my perspectives, interact with people from different backgrounds and improve my presentation skills.

 

3. Please share one of your favourite The Water Well Project sessions or moments.

I have always learnt something new from every session.
When I was interacting with a parent who migrated to Australia from Tibet, he allowed me to see the perspective of a parent who witnessed his child struggling to adapt to a new environment. It reminded me of my parent and that everyone has struggles (and to be kind always. I will never know what others are going through.)

 

4. What tips do you have for new volunteers?

Breathe, prepare for the session (but don’t over-prepare!) and enjoy the session learning from one another.