LifeFlight is celebrating its hundreds of dedicated volunteers as part of International Volunteers Day.
The passionate community stalwarts are at the heart of the organisation creating awareness, driving support initiatives and connecting the communities they live in.
LifeFlight has more than 200 volunteers who donate their time across events such as the Bundaberg Soiree, Sunshine Coast Gala and Toowoomba Gala as well as fundraising initiatives, and First Minutes Matter trauma training.
They include the highly committed Regional Advisory Committees (RACs) who contribute their time, resources and abundant energy to support LifeFlight by spearheading projects, increasing awareness and backing fundraising events.
LifeFlight’s RACs are located in the areas we operate, with a committee as far north as Mount Isa.
Toowoomba-based LifeFlight volunteer Susan Porter has been donating her time to the service for five years and said it’s been a very rewarding experience.
“I saw LifeFlight on the news and saw they were looking for volunteers, and I wanted to give back to my community,” she said.
“Give it a go, you’ll be surprised by what you learn about the organisation and yourself.”
LifeFlight Foundation Board Chair Stewart Morland said LifeFlight’s volunteers donate hundreds of hours of their time to promote and support the aeromedical organisation across the state.
“Their generosity is unmatched when it comes to supporting LifeFlight in their communities. They put their hand up for anything and there is genuine passion in the way they talk about LifeFlight,” Mr Morland said.
“Some have had friends or family airlifted by the service and have witnessed firsthand how much LifeFlight is needed in regional and remote areas.
“The RACs have solidified themselves as trusted leaders in their communities and utilise their connections and expertise to foster LifeFlight’s connection with the communities they serve.”
