National Volunteer Week: Wool museum duo
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20/05/2021
Couple Lynette and Ray Wekwerth are familiar faces at the National Wool Museum.
Lynette has been a volunteer at the museum since 2001 while Ray started in 1998.
“Volunteering to me is a chance to meet different people from all aspects of life and give something back to the community ” Lynette says.
“I find it most fulfilling.”
Lynette helps out in the museum shop and looks forward to stocktake each year.
“I tidy and clean shelves refold jumpers and restock articles that have been sold ” she says.
“I also repair things that have lost buttons or have threads pulled.”
Ray volunteers as a gallery attendant and guide which involves greeting visitors ensuring the galleries are clean and safe answering questions and conducting tours.
“This position gives me the satisfaction that I am helping and presenting a valuable asset that Geelong has ” Ray says.
“Volunteering meets the needs of many people to try something new learn new skills and make a difference in the community.
“Confidence can be gained by involving yourself in various projects and meeting people and there are always new challenges.”
Volunteering at such a vibrant space has created some memorable moments for the Wekwerths.
Lynette enjoys attending exhibition openings and notes the Scarf Festival and Geelong After Dark as highlights.
Ray recalls the popular Pharaohs exhibition as a stand-out.
“We had so many people attend that queues were approximately 100 metres long up Moorabool Street waiting to get in ” he says.
“We had to monitor the numbers in the museum and on the suspended walkway so that it wasn’t overloaded.”
The pair agrees it is important to recognise the service of volunteers.
“Volunteers have an intricate role to play in the community and it is important to celebrate volunteers who give their time willingly ” Lynette says.
“I would recommend that people join the band of volunteers with any organisation as it has many rewards.
“Fellow volunteers have the same values and some become close friends.”
Learn more about volunteering at the National Wool Museum.
Lynette has been a volunteer at the museum since 2001 while Ray started in 1998.
“Volunteering to me is a chance to meet different people from all aspects of life and give something back to the community ” Lynette says.
“I find it most fulfilling.”
Lynette helps out in the museum shop and looks forward to stocktake each year.
“I tidy and clean shelves refold jumpers and restock articles that have been sold ” she says.
“I also repair things that have lost buttons or have threads pulled.”
Ray volunteers as a gallery attendant and guide which involves greeting visitors ensuring the galleries are clean and safe answering questions and conducting tours.
“This position gives me the satisfaction that I am helping and presenting a valuable asset that Geelong has ” Ray says.
“Volunteering meets the needs of many people to try something new learn new skills and make a difference in the community.
“Confidence can be gained by involving yourself in various projects and meeting people and there are always new challenges.”
Volunteering at such a vibrant space has created some memorable moments for the Wekwerths.
Lynette enjoys attending exhibition openings and notes the Scarf Festival and Geelong After Dark as highlights.
Ray recalls the popular Pharaohs exhibition as a stand-out.
“We had so many people attend that queues were approximately 100 metres long up Moorabool Street waiting to get in ” he says.
“We had to monitor the numbers in the museum and on the suspended walkway so that it wasn’t overloaded.”
The pair agrees it is important to recognise the service of volunteers.
“Volunteers have an intricate role to play in the community and it is important to celebrate volunteers who give their time willingly ” Lynette says.
“I would recommend that people join the band of volunteers with any organisation as it has many rewards.
“Fellow volunteers have the same values and some become close friends.”
Learn more about volunteering at the National Wool Museum.
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20/05/2021
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