In the world of sports, every club has its unsung heroes, those individuals whose passion and dedication often go unnoticed. At the Mt Lawley District Cricket Club (MLDCC), we proudly celebrate the beating heart of our organisation – our incredible volunteers – who contribute their time and skills to make this club the vibrant hub it is today and play a pivotal role in shaping its culture and identity.
Read on as we shine a light on these exceptional individuals in these "Volunteers Focus" series by way of interview-style questions to explore the various roles they undertake to keep our club running smoothly.
In this post we welcome to the microphone:
Paul Tomerini
Kitchen Assistant
What inspired you to volunteer at Mt Lawley DCC, and how long have you been involved with the club? My son was playing at the time when he moved across from North Perth to Mt Lawley. I have been volunteering in this role since approximately 1996. I have also been involved in the committee.
What's your role(s) or responsibilities at the club and what does a typical game day look like for you? I started in the kitchen with the late Trevor Curtis & continued on with it. Also volunteered on the committee and assisted with maintaining site screens with Peter Murphy & Brendan Reid.
What's a memorable experience or achievement at the club you could share with us? The most rewarding experience is to be involved with country week & assisting the club in general with the above mentioned people.
What motivates you to continue volunteering, and how do you balance your volunteer work with other commitments in your life? I feel it is a wonderful club & I like to see the young players develop. Also I find it an honour that I was made a life time member.
What do you find most rewarding about your involvement with Mt Lawley DCC, and how would you encourage others to join and contribute to the club's vision and mission? It is nice to gain close friends out of the volunteer work & it makes me satisfied to see the players appreciating the effort put in. For those family members who have playing patrons it would be nice to have them involved where we can build rapport together.
Tune in for our next guest on “Volunteers Focus” as we delve into more of the selfless personalities around our club and how volunteering at Mt Lawley District Cricket Club is more than just being a team, it's about being part of an inclusive, passionate, and welcoming community / family.
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