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Volunteer News

FUNDRAISERS – Can You Help?
Call the Little Haven office on 5482 9091 to find out more or to register for any of these events. We need volunteers for every Little Haven fundraiser listed here and your help is very much appreciated –

BLUE LIGHT DISCO
Friday October 21st
We need a team of 8 people who all hold Blue Cards to work 6-9 pm.

SEVEN A SIDE CRICKET CARNIVAL
Gympie Cricket Fields, One Mile Oval
Sunday 30 October 2011 at 8:00am
Gympie Cricket Association will host Seven A Side Cricket Carnival with BBQ, Bar and raffles. To play phone Russell Gear (Sec) on 0407866292.

MELBOURNE CUP LUNCHEON & CAMEL RACES
The Pavilion Atrium, Gympie Race Track
Tuesday 1 November 2011 at 11:00am
Who’d be anywhere else! Your $40 ticket includes race track entry, champagne & hors-d’oeuvres, delicious 2-course lunch, fashion parade, sweeps, Calcutta, TAB facilities, 6 Camel Races, Fashions of the Field prices, big screen TV’s for Melbourne Cup, trackside for Camel Races.

LITTLE HAVEN POP-UP OP SHOP
November 2011
The Little Haven POP-UP OP-SHOP will pop up again in November. This is your chance to join in three weeks of marketing mayhem selling plants, fruit and vegetables, baking, preserves, clothes, craft, books, bric a brac and more. Please contact Anne Morrison to put your name on the roster to work in the shop. Everyone is VERY welcome.

A CHRISTMAS AFFAIR
Friday-Saturday 2-3 December, 2011
Civic Centre, Mellor Street, Gympie
A Christmas Affair  is a new exciting fundraising venture for Little Haven, incorporating an extensive array of Fine Art, Craft, Collectables and Gourmet. This will be an indulgence not to be missed and provide ample opportunity to purchase those special Christmas Gifts for all budgets. More information about A Christmas Affair exhibitor / stall holders is now available online by going to our website www.achristmasaffair.com.au.

CHRISTMAS GIFTWRAP @ CENTRO
From December 8th
Lola Cass is organizing the big Christmas Giftwrap again this year, and Little Haven volunteers are very welcome. The wrap starts on 8th December and continues to Christmas.

Little Haven Shed Sales

Little Haven Shed Sales

The Little Haven Sheds at 12 Chapple Street (opposite railway workshop) are open every Wed 7am – 12 noon and the 2nd Saturday of each month  8 – 12 for drop off of salable goods and sales and the LAST Saturday every month for our Monster Shed Sale. All funds raised support Little Haven palliative

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POP UP SHOP – Now Open

POP UP SHOP – Now Open

The Little Haven Pop Up Shop is now open for it’s 4 week stint March 13th – April 8th in a great new location at 177 Mary Street (formerly Dick Smiths) Plants, furniture, craft, books, clothing, crockery, electrical goods, mobility aids, homemade cakes & preserves and everything in between. If we don’t have it –

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Sue Turner – Much Loved Volunteer

Sue Turner – Much Loved Volunteer

“The important people in our lives leave imprints. They may stay or go in the physical realm, but they are always there in your heart, because they helped form your heart. There’s no getting over that.” It is with great sadness I pay tribute to our dear friend and volunteer Sue Turner  – Sue leaves

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Upcoming Little Haven Shed Sale April  30th

Upcoming Little Haven Shed Sale April 30th

Little Haven Monthly Shed Sale This Saturday April 30th From 7am The Little Haven Shed Sales held monthly at 12 Chapple Street are now part of the Gympie’s list of “things to do” With a Fantastic range of reasonably priced furniture being turned over weekly it’s always worth a visit with new items arriving all the time .

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Little Haven Volunteers Christmas Party 2015

Little Haven Volunteers Christmas Party 2015

Please join us at our Volunteers Christmas Party Lunch Tuesday 1st Dec 2015 Little Haven Centre 11.30 for 12 noon Menu Drinks and Nibbles to start Glazed Ham on the Bone Roast Chicken with stuffing Potato Bake Salads with all the trimmings Baked Cheesecake Berry Salad Ice Cream Please notify special diet requests RSVP 54829091

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Celebrating our Volunteers

Celebrating our Volunteers

  Established in 1989, National Volunteer Week is the largest celebration of volunteers and volunteerism in Australia, and provides an opportunity to highlight the role of volunteers in our community and to say thank you to the more than 6 million Australians who volunteer. Theme – 2015 More than 6 million Australian volunteers give happiness

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Ailsa Smith – Quota Woman of The Year 2015

Ailsa Smith – Quota Woman of The Year 2015

Congratulations to Little Haven volunteer Ailsa Smith on her Qouta Woman of the Year Award received yesterday in recognition of many long years of service to others. Ailsa is testament to volunteering keeps you healthy having been very actively involved in Lions projects in NZ all her adult life before joining Little Haven in 2005.

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Are You Interested In Becoming A Little Haven Volunteer ?

Are You Interested In Becoming A Little Haven Volunteer ?

New Volunteer Training Wednesday 24th August 2016 – Apply Now! Little Haven has a dedicated band of over 100 volunteers who work across a wide range of areas: patient support, assisting in the chemotherapy unit, cleaning & maintenance, office support and playing an essential role in raising much needed funds. Little Haven volunteers are specifically trained

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Fundraising Round Up

Fundraising Round Up

After a VERY successful 3 week stint the Little Haven POP UP shop closed last Saturday and the Marketeers can now enjoy a well earned rest. They do an amazing job and we are very lucky to have generous donations come in the door nearly as fast as they go out. Thank you to all involved.

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New Volunteers Induction

New Volunteers Induction

New Volunteers Induction Location: Little Haven Centre Link out: Click here The next volunteer induction process is scheduled for Friday May 23rd From 10 am to 3 pm  The Induction process aims at welcoming and familiarising new volunteers to Little Havens mission and values and introduce them to roles within the organisation they may have

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“Little Haven Shed Sale” Saturday Feb 20th from 7am

“Little Haven Shed Sale” Saturday Feb 20th from 7am

Little Haven Shed Sale This Saturday 20th Feb 7am – 12 midday with Sausage Sizzle 12 Chapple Street Sheds (Opposite Railway Workshops) Furniture Galore Potted plants Clothes Books & Videos Linen, odds, sods and everything in between All goods sold at a very reasonable price. Delivery by negotiated price can be arranged. Donation of goods for the

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Volunteer Induction Training

Volunteer Induction Training

The next Volunteer Induction Day will be held on Friday 8th May 2014, from 10am to 3pm. The Induction process aims at  welcoming and familiarising new volunteers to Little Havens mission and values and introduce them to roles within the organisation they may have an interest in helping out with. After completing induction, volunteers should

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Volunteer Training

Event Name: Volunteer TrainingLocation: Little Haven CentreStarts Friday 3 February 2012 at 10:00am and ends Friday 3 February 2012 at 3:30pmLink out: Click hereDescription: Many individuals contribute to the Little Haven Team and volunteers play an important role. Patient care volunteers work closely with our staff to offer respite care at home for families. Training

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