The Salvation Army is looking for people to lend a hand in the 2015 Red Shield Doorknock.
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This year marks 50 years for the Red Shield Doorknock, and the Salvos say the need for funding to help local people is as important as ever.
Gunnedah Captain Gaye Day said the Salvos helped out more than one million people across the country each year.
Captain Day said there were many ways to help out with the doorknock.
“We need drivers, people to help run our counting houses and to volunteer at our community collection points,” she said.
“There are many practical ideas on our website and it is easy for schools or groups to get involved and help Australians in need.
“We’d urge all schools and their teachers to consider that this can be a very rewarding and enjoyable exercise to be involved in.”
The target for the Red Shield Appeal this year is $9.5 million.
Each week, the Salvation Army provides 100,000 meals, 2000 beds, distibutes 8000 food vouchers and helps 3000 elderly people with aged care services, and provides refuge to 500 victims of abuse.
Captain Day said the Salvation Army’s list of humanitarian services was designed to help put lives back together.
“Giving just a few hours to volunteer for the doorknock is a very powerful gesture that can positively impact the lives of many disadvantaged Australians,” she said.
“We’d love you to join our army of hope this Red Shield Appeal.”
People wanting to volunteer should simply call 13 SALVOS (13 72 58) or register online at salvos.org.au/volunteer.
Schools wanting to know more should visit salvos.org.au/redshield.
People can also donate to the Red Shield Appeal by calling 13 SALVOS (13 72 58), online at salvos.org.au, in person at any Westpac branch or by posting a cheque to Reply Paid 87088 Silverwater NSW 2128.