When Casey Munyard saw an advertisement for a volunteer hairdresser to help at The Footpath Library’s Hub service in Sydney, she jumped at the chance. “I was looking to volunteer my time as I wanted to give back to people who need it most in our community, and this seemed like the perfect opportunity,’ said…
In July, we had the pleasure of talking with Emma Viskic, a volunteer with The Footpath Library in Melbourne and published author of four novels. Emma became a volunteer at one of our mobile libraries after Melbourne came out of COVID lockdowns. Here, she shares with us her experience of volunteering. ‘My journey to become a volunteer…
Gini has been a volunteer with The Footpath Library in Melbourne for over two years. Through The Footpath Library, she provides books, glasses and warm clothes to people experiencing homelessness and those who live in public ad social housing. She volunteers because she loves to meet new people and form lasting bonds; she’s also…