Council calling for more volunteers at cultural venues

After 50 years in Maryborough, Sandy Peters and Karen Birt are still learning about the city’s history.

Both moved here to marry and start families. Both have strong family connections to the city with grandparents and parents growing up in Maryborough; and spending many holidays there.

And both agree there is still so much to learn.

“We are still learning about the history of the city,” Sandy said.

“I love telling visitors about the Bond Store, the history of the building and museum.

“It’s amazing that warships were built and launched one block from the CBD,” Karen said.

Both love swapping stories with the visitors and giving them low-down on places to visit and things to do in the ‘Borough.

Many of the region’s museums and attractions run on volunteers, Fraser Coast Mayor George Seymour said.

“The volunteers bring a lot; they are not just there to turn on the lights and open the doors,” he said.

“They help bring the visitor’s experience alive and personalise their visit whether it is to the Bond Store Museum or the Story Bank.

“When you visit a new city, even armed with the best guidebook, nothing can beat inside information from locals on the best places to visit.”

Fraser Coast Regional Council’s Cultural Services team is currently looking for volunteers to help at several of its facilities.

“There is something for everyone,” Cr Seymour said.

“We’re looking for storytellers to be involved with the Maryborough Walking trail; greeters at the Bond Store; and coffee and bar attendants at the Brolga Theatre.”

Other volunteer programs run by Council also cover the Community Environment Program, Friends of the Cemetery and Friends of the Fraser Coast Libraries.

More information on the volunteer programs is available on the Community Services page of Council’s website at https://www.frasercoast.qld.gov.au/community-services