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National Volunteer Week - Bettina Twyman
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Blind Citizens Australia (BCA)2 seasons
Episode 858, May 2024
14 mins
Blind Citizens Australia recognises unpaid workers as we celebrate National Volunteer Week.

This series is presented by Blind Citizens Australia, produced at Vision Australia studios.
This week is National Volunteers Week, and BCA Project Manager Bettina Twyman speaks on the importance of volunteers and the many hours they contribute to our organisation and many other worthy causes.
Find out more at https://new-horizons.pinecast.co
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