On Thursday, November 28 and Friday, November 29 from 9am at the Community Workshop on the Yarrawonga College P-12 P-4 Campus come along and witness for yourself the many projects that the workshop has been working on this year.
The workshop program now has some 60 volunteers who support 268 students from disadvantaged backgrounds, and develop kind and caring relationships.
The program is therapeutic for the children and volunteers support to create many amazing art, craft and construction end products.
This is a unique opportunity for the community to experience the magic of the Community Workshop and to see how talented the students of P-12 and volunteers really are.
Yarrawonga College P-12 Community Workshop co-ordinator Michelle Klowss said the Community Workshop, which has now been running for 18 years, has given those involved a second family.
“It’s given us a home – we are one big family,” Michelle said.
“This year we have had over 100 students partake in the workshop, fantasising, make believe using recycled items.
“Visitors on the Thursday and Friday will also get a chance to partake in some activities which will include stitching and sewing.
“Students learn skills, weaving, all craft – sewing, puppet-making and plenty more. These end products are fantastic.
“Not only do the students feel listened to and benefit from the Workshop Program, the volunteers also feel a sense of belonging and ownership.
“Many volunteers get great enjoyment out of supporting a young student and becoming their mentor.
“Most volunteers are retired and have skills that they would like to share with the children. It becomes a very rewarding thing to do for a volunteer and many have highly valued the role. Most volunteers work two or three full days a week.”
Currently, the Yarrawonga P-12 funds the workshop program with all costs associated with the program self-funded by the college, any relevant grants or public donations.
“We are looking forward to seeing you there!”
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