{"id":5139,"date":"2020-05-15T14:48:06","date_gmt":"2020-05-15T04:48:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.midlandexpress.com.au\/?p=5139"},"modified":"2020-05-19T09:16:45","modified_gmt":"2020-05-18T23:16:45","slug":"lancefield-farm-sanctuary-volunteers-to-share-personal-stories-for-national-volunteer-week","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/centralvic.com\/midlandexpress.com.au\/latest-news\/local-news\/2020\/05\/15\/lancefield-farm-sanctuary-volunteers-to-share-personal-stories-for-national-volunteer-week\/","title":{"rendered":"Lancefield farm sanctuary volunteers to share personal stories for National Volunteer Week"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Dirt, dust and poop are part of the deal for volunteers at Edgar&#8217;s Mission but they do it with a smile, and they will be celebrated for their hard work during National Volunteer Week: May 18-24.<\/p>\n<p>The much-loved non profit provides a sanctuary for more than 450 rescued farmed animals in Lancefield and founder Pam Ahern says the volunteers are &#8220;worth their weight in gold&#8221;.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;This year&#8217;s theme is &#8216;Changing Communities, Changing Lives,&#8217; which is certainly true of every volunteer that helps us,&#8221; she said.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Amidst the challenges we&#8217;ve faced this year, our volunteers truly have changed the lives of both our animals and our people for the better through their dedication and commitment.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>From those who live locally, to some who live more than two hours away, these incredible volunteers turn up rain, hail or shine to provide much-needed assistance around the 153 acre sanctuary.<\/p>\n<p>For National Volunteer Week, Edgar&#8217;s Mission will be honouring their volunteers by sharing some of their personal stories throughout the week in a special series on their Facebook page.<\/p>\n<p>The stories share how volunteering has not only changed the lives of the animals who are being helped, but it makes a positive impact on the lives of the volunteers themselves.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Volunteering is truly the best feeling, and so rewarding,&#8221; shared Ann Bate, who has been helping out for more than seven years.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Edgar&#8217;s Mission is not only a sanctuary for rescued animals, but it is also a sanctuary for myself where I find so much pleasure and happiness.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>While Edgar&#8217;s Mission is not currently accepting new volunteers during the COVID-19 restrictions, the team is accepting registrations of interest. 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