GPAI VOLUNTEERS
We value our Volunteers very much, constantly overwhelmed by their generosity and support on so many levels. We have Golf Support,Creative, Admin and Artisan Volunteers all who give freely of their time, expertise and experience adding a rich depth to our community. In turn our Specialty Golf athletes, students and trainees appreciate and respect our Volunteers. A WIN WIN situation and very rewarding. Remember National Volunteer Week May 21-27 May 2018 (Click Icon)
Ken Carstairs
Golf Programs & Creative Volunteer
Ken volunteers weekly for the Special Olympics Queensland / GPAI Golf Program & will assist at the GPAI Creative Cooperative if needed
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Bill Hill
June McCotter
Creative Artisan Volunteer
Local artist June supports GPAI by volunteering for GPAI Creative & by providing the charity with a % from the sale of her superb original artwork.
Rob Chittick
Paul Musk
Creative Artisan Volunteer
Paul is a local artist & provides a generous percentage from the sale of his work available at GPAI Creative Store
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Molly Galpin
Golf Programs Volunteer
Bill Hill is a great supporter of the SOQ GPAI Golf Program & volunteers whenever he can. The athletes love Bill's relaxed laid back nature and great sense of humour!
Julia Cannon
GPAI Creative Store Volunteer
Julia is a highly valued and much loved volunteer that digs in where needed & when required without fuss or ado! Called the Floater! Floats in with superb hat and colourful linen dress to brighten our day!
Betty Graham
Golf Programs Volunteer
Bendigo Bank Regional Manager
Rob Chittick is a regular volunteer for the SOQ GPAI Golf Program and he is appreciated by all program participants & volunteers.
Renee Ruming
GPAI Creative Store Volunteer
Molly is a valued Artisan Volunteer. Many of her beautiful items are available in store! Artwork, Mosaic, Lamps, Furniture, Gift Cards, Dream Catchers and more
Peter Tuppack
GPAI Creative Student, Business Trainee & Volunteer
Renee is a GPAI Golfer, Trainee & Creative Volunteer mentored by Michelle Dalton in store and is developing her own business - RR Pixie Talent Agency.
Go Renee!
Golf Programs Volunteer
Pete is one of our great volunteers and is highly valued because he is able to fit in wherever our GPAI charity requires his expertise, caring nature and intelligent mind.
Jan Welk
Roger Perry
GPAI Creative Sewing Volunteer
Betty is another of our wonderful volunteers that loves to help our cause by sewing for the charity. Thanks Betty...you Rock!
Shirley Longginou
GPAI Creative Sewing Volunteer
Jan is a real blessing and our main sewer for the TAFE East Coast / GPAI Creative collaborative - Design Equity Project! Thanks Jan...you do an amazing job!
Jenny Bradshaw
GPAI AdminVolunteer
Roger - Michelle Dalton just wants to say! Thank You...Thank You...Thank You!
Great Job! Very valuable! Helps with the large amount of admin necessary to keep us going.
Jill Keating
GPAI Creative Sewing Volunteer
Shirley is one of our greatly talented sewers with a wonderful family legacy, her mum was Manager of Hoad's Melbourne and a fantastic maker of wedding dresses and more
Darren Williamson
Golf ProgramsVolunteer
Darren is one of our Golf Program volunteers, attending the Special Olympics Qld/GPAI weekly program and assisting our athletes to achieve great focus and skill. He is a cheerful and encouraging soul.
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Kevin Bryant
Golf Programs Volunteer
Kevie is the unofficial Mayor of Nambour, a great ambassador for the town and GPAI. As a volunteer he walks the streets daily sharing good news about what GPAI Creative, Rockabilly and others are doing.. The glue our community needs.
GPAI Creative Sewing Volunteer
Jenny is the mother of one of our amazing GPAI Special Olympics golfers. A very talented sewer & brimming with ideas and creativity she provides us with a unique vintage style
Cheryl King
GPAI Admin Volunteer
Cheryl is one of our greatly appreciated Admin and Membership volunteers. Helping our BDM to reconcile, update and maintain the back end of GPAI with all its facets.
THANK YOU from Michelle
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Lyle Richardson
Golf Programs Volunteer
Lyle is both an Affiliate and a Golf Volunteer who helps weekly with our Special Olympics Qld/GPAI Golf Program at Tanawha. A friendly and most helpful fellow
GPAI Creative Projects Volunteer
Jill is one of our very talented artists, who volunteers each week managing some of our co-op art projects and writing the GPAI ART BLOG..
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Penny G
GPAI Sewing Volunteer
Penny is one of our greatly talented and loved volunteers providing hand sewing, french knots, needlework and the finer sewing needs of GPAI.. Loves her lime in hot water and being part of our team
Tony Neale
Golf Programs Volunteer
Tony is one of our wonderful Golf Program volunteers, who when he can (as he has his own business Solco) he loves to help with a Golf Team out on course. Great at encouraging and handing out awards!