Volunteers Needed
Those listening to the ABC radio segment last week may have heard us talking to Chris Dolbel from the Fishers with Disabilities Association Incorporated. Chris is in desperate need of some volunteers to help him run trips for those less fortunate than ourselves. I offered to put something up on fishwrecked in case some of our fly-in-fly-out guys, semi-retired people and or anyone else might be able to lend a hand.
Below is a quick summary of what they are after. Further details can be found on their website. www.fisherswithdisabilities.org.au
Fishers with Disabilities is a not for profit organisation that brings fishing to the disabled in our community. It is a totally free service we provide to people with any disability. We supply everything required including motorised reels for those that are not able to wind their own reel in. we fish from Hillarys in the North to Rockingham and Mandurah in the South and on occasions we tour the regional areas. We also have a purpose built boat which can take wheel chairs and would like to hear from the holders of Skippers Tickets. Our Boat, “The Nev Thomas”, is only ever taken into sheltered waters. Mainly the Swan River and occasionally Mandurah.
We are always looking for volunteers who are able to commit to at least one day a month. Virtually all our workshops are held during working hours so we are a little restricted in who is able to assist. Retirees, shift workers and part time workers seem best able to fit this volunteering into their schedule. We are looking for men and women to help us and would look forward to your contact.
We are dependent on volunteers to assist at these workshops, however if the client needs a carer or support worker they must bring their own as our volunteers are not trained or expected to assist in these matters.
This is a highly rewarding activity and our long-term volunteers never cease to derive great pleasure form their efforts. It would be terrific if you could come and join us.
Contact Cris Dolbel
Coordinator
Fishers with Disabilities Assoc. Inc
PO Box 466
SOUTH FREMANTLE WA 6162
Ph (08) 9432 8022
Fax (08) 9432 8060
Mob 0428 845 460
Email crisdolbel@fish.wa.gov.au
www.fisherswithdisabilities.org.au
Cheers
Andy Mac (Fishwrecked Reeltime Editor & Forum Moderator)
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carnarvonite
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Date Joined: 24/07/07
Would but!
Would like to but live something like 1000k too far north.It sound like a good set up allowing people less fortunate than ourselves to get out and do what we all love doing FISHING.
If they have someone on their books up here Andy get them to get in touch.
John
Decella
Posts: 401
Date Joined: 01/02/09
I'll do it
I'm on week on week off put me down for 1 day a month. I have a skippers ticket as well.
looking4mulloway
Posts: 101
Date Joined: 17/08/05
email has been sent am
email has been sent am willing to help when i can
Shane O
Posts: 926
Date Joined: 22/01/10
can help a couple of days a month
I work 2 on 2 off and can help a couple of times a month, will give them a call.
Paul G
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Date Joined: 12/12/07
Jesse is keen to help out
Jesse is keen to help out for a day a month ,i would give him the day off school to help the disabled go fishing ,He needs to do comunity work as part of his school curiculum .I will join him if i have nothing on at work .im not sure on if they allow kids to help out,will give them a ring tomorrow.
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