In the Loop - October 2024

On Thursday 26 September 2024 Jenny Everson was awarded Life Membership for meritorious service to U3A Pine Rivers Inc.  Jenny is a wonderful asset to the organisation from when she joined in October 2018.

Jenny has been a dedicated volunteer in many ways including researching and directing the COVID advice and protocols, Secretary, Grants’ Officer, a much-valued member of the U3A Network Queensland 2022 Conference Committee, Treasurer and member of the group that researched and developed the establishment of the Member Wizard database and adoption of the associated financial package.

The Committee and Members of U3A Pine Rivers Inc. thank Jenny for her many years’ service and commitment to our organisation by granting her Life Membership.  We do hope Jenny continues to enjoy U3A Pine Rivers for many years to come.

University of the Third Age (U3A)

The Third Age is the best time of your life!

• Our First Age is childhood.
• Our Second Age is the mid part of our lives, with the responsibilities of career and family.
• Our Third Age is the best time of our lives.  A time when we are free to explore, learn, and share knowledge.

Now is the Time…

• to learn something new
• to keep an active mind
• to meet new friends

For more information, please call us on 3880 6677 or drop into the U3A Pine Rivers Centre, 1480 Anzac Ave, Kallangur.

Reception is open Monday to Friday 9 am to 12 midday.

VOLUNTEERING

Everyone who "works' at U3A Pine Rivers is a volunteer. Without the people who give their time freely, this organisation would not exist.

Volunteer positions

There are some positions, or roles, that require some level of committment.

• Tutors and activity leaders
• Members of the Management Committee, including the executive positions of President, Secretary and Treasurer
• Organisational roles including: Caterer, Centre Manager, Course Coordinator, Communication Officer, IT manager, Membership Officer, Reception Coordinator, Welfare Support Officer. Basically all the roles you see on the first couple of pages of the Term Newsletter.

All of these roles would benefit from an assistant, or a backup person. Do you have an interest, or skills in these areas? Speak to a member of the committee about how you could help. Consider joining the committee, which meets once a month, or nominating for an executive position in the future.

Other ways to volunteer

There are many other ways you could offer your time to help U3A Pine Rivers. For many small tasks you could spend a few extra minutes before or after your class. There is no need to allocate another day unless you wish to.

• Check the lists in the classrooms at the U3A Centre Kallangur for suggestions of simple jobs that you could do.
• Offer to help on reception a couple of times each month. Training will be given.
• Simple housekeeping jobs - fill or empty the dishwasher, empty waste paper bins, shelve library books, tidy the garden
• Offer to assist with events eg Open Day, Social mornings, special events

Health benefits of volunteering

Volunteering offers vital help to people in need, worthwhile causes, and the community, but the benefits can be even greater for you, the volunteer. Volunteering and helping others can reduce stress, combat depression, keep you mentally stimulated, and provide a sense of purpose.
Have a chat to anyone on the committee, about how you could give some of your time to help others in U3A, and yourself.

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