Current Foundation Volunteers Click on a volunteer below to reveal more about these special people.

Jan Lewington

My name is Jan Lewington. I have recently moved back to Victoria after living in Noosa for the past 15 years. While there I was a Reiki Practioner. During that time I returned to studies at Nambour Tafe where I graduated with a Diploma of Community Services 2007. I have 4 grown up children - 2 sons that live interstate, a daughter in England and my eldest son who resides here in Sunbury with his wife and my 2 beautiful grandaughters.

Over the last 2 months I have become involved as a volunteer at "The Cancer & Natural Therapy Foundation of Australia" doing Reiki. Working with Sandra and other volunteers has given me a new extended family here in Sunbury.

I am enjoying my journey of life. After all it is not the destination it is the journey isn't it?

Why Volunteer for a Charity Organisation?

The Cancer and Natural Therapy Foundation is run by a team of dedicated and trained volunteers who have committed themselves to contributing to the cause of our organization. Our volunteers come from various age groups and backgrounds, and bring into the Foundation both their specific skills and personal experiences which have contributed to the enrichment of our services. The profile of volunteers below represent only the core of our volunteer team; many individuals assist with various tasks for different activities.

There are many benefits to becoming a volunteer:

  • Provides an opportunity to learn more about natural therapies and preventative medicine, through health seminars/workshops/courses and meeting people with challenging health problems;
  • Provides a sense of belonging by reducing isolation and meeting new people;
  • Helps to increase your self-confidence by learning new skills. This can include computer skills, communication and interpersonal skills, organizational and public relations skills;
  • Can provide one with a sense of purpose through contribution to the community and helping others;
  • Provides an opportunity to develop skills in a particular area of interest, such as Reiki practice, meditation, positive thinking etc through the different workshops that are offered.
  • Volunteer participation ensures the survival of non-profit and charity organizations such as ours.

Anyone can apply to become a volunteer. Applications can be obtained through the Foundation by contacting Sandra Taylor-Maqueda on 9740 3977 (Mon/Tues/Fri).