Aquinas Young Vinnies in Ballarat, Victoria | School

Aquinas Young Vinnies

Locality: Ballarat, Victoria

Address: 1200 Mair Street 3350 Ballarat, VIC, Australia

Website: https://www.vinnies.org.au

Likes: 146

Add/Update information

Reviews

Tags

• Community organisation
• School

17.01.2022 Today marks the end of our 'Meet the Committee' series with our Social Media Coordinator, Olivia Cottier -- Name: Olivia Cottier... Nickname/s: Liv/Livvie/Samosa Jo (courtesy of Elyse) Role: Social Media Coordinator What made you want to be a part of Aquinas Young Vinnies: I heard about Vinnies during first year and went on my first camp in semester 2 that year and I’ve been hooked ever since. Favourite Young Vinnies memory: There’s too many to pick just one! But seeing the kids get so much out of the events makes me so happy. Also, the nights on camp after the kids have gone to bed and we are all just a little delusional and hyper. There was one night in particular with a giant inflatable soccer ball Parmi or Parma: Depends, but usually a parma gal If you could be anyone for 24 hours who would you be: An astronaut. Don’t care who, I just want to go to space! Most annoying member on the committee: honestly, it’s probably me hehe. Who would you choose to play you in a movie about your life: Georgie Henley Favourite hobby: Netball and spending time with my pals Favourite song: super tough one since its always changing but honestly loving anything by Bliss n Eso, Niall Horan and Harry Styles lately Netflix go to movie/show: Brooklyn Nine-Nine for sure! But in terms of movies a classic 90s Disney movie or a sports movie of some kind What would you say to someone thinking about getting involved with Young Vinnies: Just got for it! You have absolutely nothing to lose. The kids we work with will learn so much from you and you will also learn so much from them. You will get to spend time with some pretty awesome, like-minded people and learn so much about yourself and what you are capable of. -- Liv is our social media and promotion guru. Anything you see on our social media accounts or promotion around campus is probably attributed to Liv’s hard work and dedication. Last year, she also had the role of recruitment and worked tirelessly to ensure new and old members’ forms were up to date, so they were able to attend our events. Her creativity and eye-for-detail has helped to form an online presence for Vinnies and increased the number of new members joining our conference over the past year. Liv’s bubbly personality tied with her commitment to fulfil her role to a high standard makes her a very valuable member of our team.

15.01.2022 Today we meet the other half of our Recruitment Officer duo, Lucy McNamara! Get to Know Your Committee Questions: Name: Lucy McNamara... Nickname/s: Luc Role: Recruitment officer What made you want to be a part of Aquinas Young Vinnies: I thought it would be a good opportunity to get to now more people at uni as well as volunteer in a meaningful way. Favourite Young Vinnies memory: Definitely the camps Parmi or Parma: Parma Most annoying member on the committee: Laura Turley because she calls a Parma a Parmi (only joking of course!!!!) Favourite hobby: Sport Favourite song: ‘If the World was Ending’ JP Saxe Netflix go to movie/show: Brooklyn 99 What would you say to someone thinking about getting involved with Young Vinnies: Definitely give it a go!! Come and give a camp or a KDO a try and see if its for you! - Lucy is another of our new committee members to jump on board this year. We are all incredibly excited to see the work which she will complete with Turls in their new role of recruitment. Lucy is a little ray of sunshine. She has a positive attitude which is so admirable and radiates through everyone she interacts with. Lucy has a passion for everything she undertakes and the committee is incredibly excited to see what she brings to the conference.

14.01.2022 St Vincent de Paul Society Victoria North Western Central Council Youth rep, and former Aquinas Young Vinnies President, Bec McGrath, is taking part in this year's CEO Sleepout on June 18. Bec, along with other members of the Victorian State Youth team will be sleeping outside as part of an eye-opening experience to raise awareness and bring home the realities of homelessness. Along with the rest of the team, Bec will raise much needed funds which plays a critical role in he...lping people restore dignity to their lives. It will go towards providing education, counselling, employment, health services, food, and accomodation to help people overcome homelessness in both the short and long term. You can support Bec by following the link below and making a donation of any amount you can. This is a difficult time for all, especially for those doing it tough. Everyone at Aquinas Young Vinnies would like to wish Bec and the team luck as they take on this experience. Donations and more info can be found here: https://www.ceosleepout.org.au/fundraisers/rebeccamcgrath

11.01.2022 This week we get to know our recruitment team, starting with our first of two Recruitment Officers, Laura Turley! Name: Laura Turley Nicknames: Turls, Laurs ... Role: Recruitment Officer What made you want to be a part of Aquinas Young Vinnies: I love working and spending time with kids, giving back to the community and helping, in any way, to make a difference. Favourite Young Vinnies memory: Seeing all the kid's smiling faces at camps and KDO's when they achieve something, or are having fun. Parmi or Parma: Parmi!!! It's the only way to say it (I'm from SA, so a bit biased!) If you could be anyone for 24 hours who would you be: Kate Middleton Most annoying member on the committee: Lucy Mc (not really but I live and study with her so have to say it!) Who would you choose to play you in a movie about you: Anne Hathaway Favourite hobby: Reading and listening to music Favourite song: Anything could happen - Ellie Goulding Netflix go to movie/show: Brooklyn 99. Always. What would you say to someone thinking about getting involved in Young Vinnies? Do it. It will be so worthwhile for not only you, but you will make a difference in the life of a child and others less fortunate. Plus, you will be working with really cool people and have a lot of fun!! - Turls has joined the committee this year in a revamped Recruitment Officer role and she shows incredible promise to play a key role in her new position. She has an incredible ability to put up her hand to help out in any way that she can, a valuable asset for any team member to possess. Laura brings a positive attitude and a ray of sunshine to everything she does and we are all very excited to see what is to come for her.