b'Aged Care volunteers recognised If you can offer someone your time, its a very worthwhile experience.Jan Volunteers from our St Marks Planned ActivitySince the start of St Marks adult day program in Group and Respite Cottage were acknowledged at1991, Jan has been playing the piano for aged care the annual Sir John Monash Awards Ceremony inparticipants during the worship. September 2019.She volunteers in various ways, helping with tasks The awards are run by Monash Council to recognisesuch as gardening, driving, cooking, day program the work of volunteers in the local community.activity support, worship and music. According to Amongst award winners were: Jan, If you can offer someone your time, its a veryChristiane Mamotte, who received a Highworthwhile experience. I enjoy the music the most. Commendation in the Inspirational WomensIts lovely to be able to play for other people and Leadership Awardsee the joy on their faces.Sardara Brar, who received recognition in theJan has always enjoyed giving back to her local community. Positive Ageing Leadership Award Janice Heeley, who received a High Commendation in the Positive Ageing Leadership Award.For over 60 years Janice, or Jan as she is better known, has been a familiar face at St Marks Uniting Church in Chadstone.Since joining the congregation in 1960, she has dedicated countless hours of her time through a variety of volunteering roles. From teaching the secondary section of the Church Sunday School, to setting up a youth group in conjunction with the Melbourne Fijian Uniting Church, Jan has enjoyed working with local youth in her community.The gifted organist leads the Church choir, sits on the Church Council and has been a member of the Ladies Evening Fellowship. She also works in the op shop, runs cake stalls and helps on the catering committee.Uniting Vic.Tas Annual Report 2019-2020 19'