Somerville Funerals has been a long term sponsor of “Volunteering Gold Coast” (VGC). VGC forms an integral part of the Gold Coast community by providing volunteers to over 350 community organisations.
Each year Somerville Funerals, Southport assists VGC by funding the annual “Volunteer of the Year Awards Day Ceremony”. This event is held on “International Volunteer Day” and recognises outstanding contributions by individual volunteers, volunteer groups, and a range of other volunteer services.
A sub group of VGC is a choir called “Voices In Harmony” which is made up of “Seniors Who Love To Sing”.
Throughout 2011 Jenny Crewes, Location Manager of Somerville Funerals Southport, has assisted the choir by facilitating a new practice space. Jenny introduced the choir to a local retirement facility. The new space provides for rehearsals with much easier access to parking than the previous location. Additionally, Somerville Funerals assists the choir with the printing of
sheet music for rehearsals and performances.
During Seniors Week 2011, the choir performed at a number of locations on the Gold Coast including performances held in the Surfers Paradise RSL, a Melbourne Cup Day Concert and an afternoon tea held at the Lady Small Haven Retirement Community.
Somerville Funerals is proud and excited to support Volunteering Gold Coast and to assist the choir to provide “Voices in Harmony”.