Rural Aid: volunteers needed in Gippsland
Rural Aid is appealing to Victorians to roll up their sleeves for a week of farm work.
The charity is planning a Farm Recovery Event in Orbost from 30 July to 5 August 2023. But a lack of volunteers is threatening the event’s likelihood.
Rural Aid Farms Coordinator Grant Miskimmin has urged more people to sign up, promising that Farm Recovery Events are hugely rewarding.
“We’ll be helping a handful of Orbost farmers repair their properties after last year’s devastating floods,” Mr Miskimmin said.
“These farmers still have debris across their paddocks and fences they haven’t been able to rebuild.
“Right now, we don’t have enough volunteers for our usual week-long event.
“We’re asking people to donate their time to help our farmers.”
Mr Miskimmin said no prior farming experience was needed.
“We are grateful for all kind of skill sets. We need help in several areas, from the camp kitchen, to tying barbed wire and picking up debris; there is a job for everyone.”
“You’ll gain hands-on experience, learn new skills, and make treasured connections.
“It’s very rewarding to give back to our farmers; the backbone of our country,” Grant said.
Rural Aid provides all volunteers with food over the week-long event.
Volunteers typically stay in their own caravans at the Orbost Showgrounds.
Interested volunteers are urged to apply today at: https://www.ruralaid.org.au/volunteers/
For more information on Rural Aid, visit the Rural Aid website, www.ruralaid.org.au or call 1300 327 624.
About Rural Aid
Rural Aid is Australia’s most trusted rural charity. We stand with our farmers when they need us most. Rural Aid provides critical support to farmers affected by natural disaster through financial, wellbeing and fodder assistance. Rural Aid’s community programs help create more sustainable communities by building stronger futures for all Australian farmers. Find out more at www.ruralaid.org.au
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