Alexandrina Council has recognised the contribution of 152 volunteers who have contributed 7,329 hours of service to council programs and activities over the past year.

Their efforts were highlighted at a recent Volunteer Recognition Event, held at Centenary Hall in Goolwa, and attended by Alexandrina Mayor Keith Parkes, Councillors Michael Scott, Margaret Gardner and Peter Oliver, Acting Chief Executive Officer Tash Hunt, General Manager Infrastructure Alan Harvey, and General Manager Community Stacey Bateson.

The theme for the 2025 event was Sustainability in Action, with natural, fully compostable materials selected to reduce waste and educational materials on recycling and resource recovery provided on guest tables.

Certificates of Appreciation were presented to more than 20 volunteers who had contributed 10 years of service (or more) to Council, including Libby Wall, Michael Cordell, Lyn Kearvell and Penny Bell who were recognised for 15 years of service.

Council volunteer programs include the Visitor Information Centres at Strathalbyn and Goolwa, the Libraries at Goolwa and Strathalbyn, Centenary Hall and Art Galleries, Open Space and Cemeteries, and the Advance Care Directive support service.

“I would like to thank each of the 152 volunteers across our programs who continue to give so generously their time and talents,” says Alexandrina Mayor Keith Parkes.

“Our community relies heavily on the work of our volunteers in our programs and services, and we are incredibly thankful for their continued commitment.

“Our volunteers restore native habitat and improve biodiversity, they help make our community gardens and our parks and reserves places that foster community pride, they assist visitors to our region, promote local businesses and local artists, repair books, research history, act as tour guides and assist residents with information so they can ensure their future care needs are officially documented.

“Their efforts have a huge impact on the positive interactions and experiences that residents and visitors have with Council, and Council thanks them sincerely for their valuable service.”

To learn more about volunteer in the community through Alexandrina Council, visit the website.