The gift of giving
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“It’s the Season to be Jolly”… for many in our community this is just a hollow mantra when Christmas comes around. Give the gift of giving this holiday season with North Ryde Community Aid(NCRA)'s Christmas Cheer hampers and our Community Volunteering Leave program. NRCA are a not for profit organisation reliant on government funding and community generosity to deliver a range of services and assistance to the socially and financially disadvantaged in our community.
Through generous donations from the community, service clubs and local corporations, NRCA each year coordinates a program of Christmas Hampers to ensure those who are isolated, or less well off, have a joyous "silly season". The hampers are packed and prepared by staff and volunteers and delivered by a dedicated team of volunteers to the socially or financially disadvantaged within our community. It is a gift that can make a real difference in people’s lives.
3 ways YOU can get involved this holiday season:
- DONATE FOOD AND GIFT ITEMS
You can make food and gift item donationsto the Office of the Vice - Chancellor’s Reception on Level 2 of The Chancellery, 19 Eastern Road(E11A) by Friday 9 December.
The food and gift suggestions for the Christmas Cheer hampers include:biscuits, nibbles, sweets, tinned meat, condiments, tinned vegetables, tinned fruits, pastas, festive fare, drinks, table items, decorations, personal care items, and gift items. Please refer to the 2016 Hamper and Gift Suggestions list provided by NRCA.
- PACK HAMPERS – staff volunteer day
Take Community Volunteering Leave to pack the Christmas Cheer hampers on our staff volunteer day. The staff volunteer day takes place on Wednesday 14 December in half-day shifts at the NCRA head-quarters:
- 9.30am - 1pm; or
- 1pm - 4.30pm.
Our Security shuttle bus will transport staff to and from the NCRA head-quarters. Bookings essential.Contact Belinda Bean: or 9850 1003. Spaces are limited.
- BE SANTA – DELIVERY TEAMS NEEDED
Take a half or full day of Community Volunteering Leaveto deliver the Christmas Cheer hampers in our local area.Minimum group size is 2. Need own car and one driver.
Deliveries are on Thursday 15 December and/or Friday 16 December. For more information, contact Belinda Bean: or 9850 1003.
COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERING LEAVE
Macquarie University actively supports community volunteering by providing up to two days leave for continuing full time and part time staff to participate in fun activities with local communities... use it before the end of the year or loose it!
Community Volunteering Leavedoesn't accumulate year on year, so get involved today!