Volunteering is just what I do

Every Summer holidays growing up in Mumbai, India, Simmi Samantara would volunteer at her mother’s friend’s charity for children.  

She would play with the children, prepare food, run arts and crafts workshops and help in the classroom.  

“I never saw it as volunteering, I was doing something that I genuinely enjoyed” she said.  

Now an international student studying for a Masters of Finance at the University of Adelaide, Simmi was looking to re-engage with volunteering in Australia.

“My experience with ACH Group has been so easy. I had someone to connect with from day one, and I was able to find an opportunity quickly,” she said.  

Since the beginning of the year, Simmi has spent one day a week at ACH Group’s Perry Park Residential Care Home at Port Noarlunga, supporting residents to connect socially.  

“After my first visit, I reflected on my time growing up volunteering and I realised how good it felt to contribute in a role that connects with people” she said.  

“Volunteering is a time for me to focus on connecting and contributing to my community.  

“Getting to know the residents is what makes volunteering at Perry Park so enjoyable and special. I especially love sharing a laugh”.