Katelyn, Volunteer since 2018
(Occupational Therapy Student)
“As an Occupational Therapy Student with a passion for children, Heroes Academy (HA) provided me with an opportunity to gain practical experience working with children with additional needs and enabled me to further develop my skills. Not only has HA provided me a pathway to obtain my required CPD hours for university, but I have been able to network with other allied health professionals. I love giving back to my community, and HA has enabled me to do that, supporting families of children with additional needs.
“At HA, I have helped with multiple aspects of running Mega Play Dates. I volunteer my time mid-week in the lead up to events helping with the backend of event planning, recruiting other allied health university students as well as volunteering in key roles such as volunteer coordinator, program coordinator and in an event coordination role to ensure a smooth and fun event.
“HA has such a special place in my heart. Seeing the children’s faces light up when they arrive brings me so much joy. The genuine ‘thankyou‘’s you receive at the end of an event from parents, as well as the children asking excitedly when the next event is, is so special and rewarding.”
