b'Dear Uniting Barwon Volunteers,Thank you so much for your commitmentAs we acknowledge the dedication and drive ofand dedication during such exceptionallyour Volunteer workforce, Im thankful that I workdifficult times! alongside over 200 people who give up their timeMany volunteer programs in Geelong had in the pursuit of making someone elses life ato close during Covid but Uniting Barwon little less challenging and a lot more hopeful.Emergency Relief services were able to continue To be surrounded by people who selflessly offeroperating. When our Op Shops had to shut their hearts and minds, brings me a sense of deepduring lockdowns some of you were able to help gratitude and a strong belief in the world we areout in Emergency Relief. Some of you stepped creating here at Uniting Lifeline. back and took time out because that was the Mike Scottsafest option for you and the community. Thank Uniting Lifeline Manageryou all! And to all our new volunteers who came Mental Health on board when we needed you most - thank you!Elizabeth Hopkin Co-ordinator of Volunteers, BarwonNational Volunteer Week 2022 9'