Gee, what a nice idea…

By Sarah Schwager
VOLUNTEERS from the Cranbourne GE Money branch took time out to garden and read to children at Yooralla’s Narre Warren site on Tuesday.
The project was part of the third annual GE Volunteers Day, which aimed to better develop community involvement with Yooralla’s services for young children.
GE Money closed all of its 134 branches across Australia and New Zealand so hundreds of GE Money staff could assist their local community work on a variety of projects.
GE Money Direct managing director Mike Cutter said the day allowed the company to give back to the community.
“We started with a vision to help make a difference and three years on, our vision remains stronger and more ambitious than ever before,” Mr Cutter said.
“Since the launch of GE Volunteer Day in 2004, our staff recognise the rewards gained from giving their time to help make a difference for the children in their community.
“The rewards from giving back to the community then carry through to the workplace and the positive energy created is beneficial for everyone involved.”
Since launching the Volunteers Day in 2004, more than 1000 GE Money volunteers have contributed their time to assist with a variety of community-needs projects throughout the country.
This year, more than 500 volunteers pitched in to give time to their community.