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In Your City: Melbourne
We all know that Melbourne is well known and loved for its vibrant lifestyle, dynamic cultural heritage, booming commercial ventures, funky and cool arts scene, and fantastic dining. But you may not be aware that Melbourne also hosts a variety of organisations that provide events and daily opportunities to lend a hand in the community. Know of any great causes to share? Email me @ cmichel@inyourcity.com.au
Why not spend this Saturday playing with orphans of the feline and canine variety, rallying for an important cause, or busting out your running shoes for the charity of your choice. With all these great ways to feel good about yourself, while helping keep Melbourne a happy and healthy place to live, what are you waiting for? A little time can go a long way!
Feeling Zen? Do the words “downward facing dog” mean anything to you? Then you could be a shoe in for a beginner’s yoga assistant! Make a difference to someone’s wellbeing, and feel the difference in your own temple of a body!
- Saturdays and Sundays in November
Bring out your wild side! Have a soft spot for a furry, slobbery face? Volunteer at the Lost Dogs Home, and spend all day hanging out with little pups and kittens. This one hits home for me, as all of my cats and dogs are adopted from homes, and I have spent many hours volunteering. Animal shelter volunteers are crucial to the survival of stray, abandoned, and abused animals, and the experience is extremely rewarding! All snuggles and slobbers are free!
- All the time!
- Lost Dogs Home
Brotherly love! Feel like a little kids play? Young people today are faced with many opportunities to make bad decisions, but you can be a positive influence in someone’s life. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Melbourne has been connecting role models with kids in their community since 1980. The kids aren’t the only ones who benefit!
- Anytime!
- Anywhere!
Rally the troops! Want to be heard? Get involved in the hot topic, civil rights movement of our generation, right on our doorstep! A rally for same-sex marriage rights is being held, and its got your name on it! Come out to show your support, learn something about different lifestyles, or just to see the power of the masses! Rallies are being held concurrently in Melbourne, Sydney, Adelaide, Canberra, and Brisbane! Lend a hand, or lend a voice!
- Saturday 28 November, 1pm
- State Library
Get in the spirit! Give yourself an early Christmas present! Everyone has a Santa costume somewhere in the house right? Well now is your chance to show it off! As if you need an excuse to get into the spirit, the Santa Fun Run is hosted by Variety, and will raise money for special children in need!
- Sunday 22 November
- Albert Park Lake
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