C E L E B R AT I N G O U R V O L U N T E E R S
Amy Rose New to the PCA, Amy Rose recently put her hand up to take over the role of Second-Hand Uniform (SHU) Leader from 2022. Amy’s association with the School has been ongoing for many years, with her stepchildren, Madeline (OM 2010) and Ben (OM 2012), both attending St Michael’s. Amy has fond memories and a strong connection to the School community. For Amy, the most appealing part of volunteering is the relationships that are made. “It connects me to other likeminded parents who enjoy giving back to their community. Volunteering at SHU also excites me because it is such a fantastic resource for parents to purchase good quality preloved items at reduced prices, and support environmental sustainability initiatives.” Amy believes that the PCA is the mortar holding all the bricks in place, quietly going about getting small jobs done that enable big differences to be made that benefit the entire St Michael's community. “Children need to see that it takes a diverse set of people, and ideas, to bring about change. Any amount of input big or small is welcome and beneficial. The network of Year Level Reps enables the PCA to reach every family so that everyone
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feels them to feel part of the St Michael's community. “The friendly, nurturing and inclusive spirit that filters down from the top and permeates every small part of the St Michael's community, makes you feel part of something special!” Amy recognises the value that she too gets from giving her time and giving back to something bigger than herself. “I see myself volunteering for a long time. I started young, helping neighbours with their babies and delivering Christmas presents to Nursing Homes, and then in my teenage years, I volunteered at the local hospital delivering flowers to patients. While studying at university, I volunteered with the Multiple Births Association, which was really rewarding too. Outside of St Michael's, Amy keeps busy as a part-time nurse in the Special Care Nursery and also enjoys knitting and crocheting blankets and hats for premature babies.” We're thrilled to have Amy as part of our parent community and look forward to having her lead the SHU service in 2022.
