Volunteering Brings Old Friends Back Together

When Allan started volunteering at Resthaven Port Elliot, he had no idea that he would bump into an old friend from his childhood.

Allan, who grew up in Port Elliot, fondly remembers visiting his local ‘four square’ shop as a ten-year-old boy in the 1950s, where he was served by Port Elliot local, Bert Brittain.

Now, 50 years later, Bert, 98, lives at Resthaven Port Elliot, where Allan is a volunteer in the site shop. In a cheeky twist of fate, it is now Allan serving Bert!

On Wednesday 11 May, Resthaven Port Elliot is recognising volunteers such as Allan with a special ‘thank you’ high tea.

‘This year, the theme is ‘Viva Volunteers’, says Stacey Thompson, Manager Volunteer Services.

‘I urge everyone to join us in thanking and appreciating volunteers for their generosity and spirit.’

‘Resthaven Port Elliot will celebrate its first birthday on 18 May, and already has a team of volunteers such as Allan who add to the fabric of life at the aged care home.’

‘Volunteers increase our flexibility, expertise, energy and social connections. Our community wouldn’t be the same without the power of volunteers.’

If you would like to join Resthaven as a volunteer, please phone Stacey Thompson on 8373 9036 or apply online on our volunteer page.

Volunteering has been at the heart of Resthaven since it was established in 1935. Today, Resthaven shares the lives and wisdom of more than 9,000 older people and their carers who live throughout metropolitan Adelaide, the Adelaide Hills, Murraylands, Riverland, Fleurieu Peninsula and Limestone Coast.