Helping out at Camcare was much more fun than we expected

Posted by Richard Blakeman
Community Service

Last month, Kathryn and I put our hands up for the Camcare Assistance project, organised by the club’s Community Service Committee. We weren’t quite sure what to expect, but it turned out to be a genuinely enjoyable experience in a warm and welcoming environment, surrounded by some truly lovely volunteers. One of the highlights was meeting and chatting with the clients of Camcare, who gather regularly to receive fresh vegetables from the Camcare garden and enjoy a BBQ lunch under the trees. 

Camcare offers a free bbq lunch for clients every Thursday. The Rotary Club of Glenferrie assists on the last Thursday of the month.
 
Naturally, we were on BBQ duty! And to our delight, the sausages, onions, mushrooms, tofu, veggie snags, salad and dessert were all a big hit. There’s something special about sharing a meal and a moment of kindness—it really does warm the heart. If you’re looking for a meaningful way to spend a morning, have a bit of fun, and give back to our local community, I highly recommend volunteering with Camcare Assistance. To volunteer, click here.
 
 
After everything has been served and eaten, there's time to take photos
Clients enjoy their bbq lunch in the garden at Camcare in Camberwell
 Vegetables grown in the highly successful Camcare garden in camberwell are distributed free of charge to registered clients, many of whom have very interesting personal stories to tell
Why is it that cooking seems to involve an awful lot of chopping?