Volunteering at Dismantle
We kicked off the newly added volunteering component of our health and wellbeing program with a day of sorting and tidying at local not-for-profit Dismantle.
The benefits of volunteering
As demonstrated in research conducted by Volunteering Australia in 2021, there are associations between volunteering and better perceived mental health and quality of life, which correlates to improved self-esteem, a positive mental state, reduced stress, and meaningful social connection.
These positive impacts were definitely felt by our team of 10 volunteers who spent a day supporting Dismantle, a Burswood-based charity designed to support disadvantaged young people. Mentors at Dismantle engage with youth over a 10-week period to help them repair bikes, gain confidence, learn emotional regulation, and find better ways to cope with challenges. In the process 1,000 bikes are recycled and kept out of landfill each year. WATC volunteers supported Dismantle by sorting bike parts, tidying the warehouse and salvaging quality parts from donated bikes.
More information
For more updates on health and wellbeing initiatives at WATC, visit our Careers page.
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