VOLUNTEERING is still a way of life for many in the community, including Peter McQuade.
For around 30 years Mr McQuade has been an active member in the community volunteering in all things from the Wangaratta Magpies Football Netball Club to being the highest local contributor for the 2022 Good Friday Appeal.
Mr McQuade has been juggling his volunteer work with other life commitments for many years.
He said his favourite part of volunteering has been the connections he’s made with other people.
“I enjoy saying hi to people and being part of the community,” he said.
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Mr McQuade regularly volunteers for the Wangaratta Magpies Football Netball Club, the Royal Children's Hospital and the Wangaratta Jazz and Blues Festival.
He’s been volunteering for the footy club this year, braving the cold to help sell raffle tickets and man the front gate every weekend which has led to him becoming a life member.
In 2022 Mr McQuade was the single highest fundraiser locally for the Good Friday Appeal, collecting $4602 for the appeal and even beating that total this year through raising $5259.
“He’s very conscientious at work and I think he’s got a very good heart for the Royal children’s Hospital,” friend, Bryan Delaney, said.
He also makes an effort at the local Jazz festival where he has assisted every year since it began.
Mr McQuade's efforts in the community have also earned him the admiration and respect of those around him.
“I just admire Peter because he’s still out there, he still turns up to help out with the Royal Children's Hospital, the Jazz festival and the Magpies and all of these things,” Mr Delaney said.
