Celebrating the heart of Little Wings during Volunteer Appreciation Week

LITTLE Wings is putting its helpers in the spotlight during Volunteer Appreciation Week, 19-23 May.

As a 90 percent volunteer-led organisation, Little Wings relies on the dedication of its pilots, drivers, ground crew and events team: each playing a critical role in supporting seriously ill and injured children and their families.

The service is honouring these extraordinary individuals who keep its vital medical transport service flying.

Glenn Bridgland is one of the organisation’s long-serving volunteer pilots.

“Volunteering with Little Wings is probably the most rewarding and worthy thing I’ve done in 50 years of flying,” he said.

“Every time we fly, we’re helping someone.

“If you’re even thinking of contributing some of your time… do it!”

On the ground, volunteer driver Maroun Hasrouni is celebrating a decade of service.

Reflecting on his motivation, he said, “there’s satisfaction in doing something good for the community and seeing the care the sick kids get, especially the ones whose families travel from very far away.

“Also, the gratitude we get from the families for offering such a worthwhile service stays with you.”

CEO Clare Pearson paid tribute to the volunteers fulfilling the Little Wings’ mission.

“So many people contribute to Little Wings, from the commercial pilots that fly our planes to the drivers and events teams that ensure that every mission is conducted with such care and consistency.

“We are immensely proud to be a volunteer-led organisation, and forever grateful for the time, talent and care that is poured into the Little Wings missions daily; ultimately easing the journey for seriously ill or injured children in regional and remote NSW, ACT and Qld.”

Little Wings encourages the broader community to celebrate its volunteers and consider joining the cause.

By Sis HIIGGINS