Over a hundred representatives of local volunteer organisations gathered at the Castlemaine Market Building in December as part of international volunteer day. Volunteers ranging widely in age and field of from Castlemaine Secondary students to visitors to care accommodation

Lyn Amaterstein accepting a volunteering certificate on behalf of FOBIF from Bendigo MHR Lisa Chesters
were acknowledged for their contribution to community life. Lyn Amaterstein accepted an acknowledgement certificate on behalf of FOBIF.