Vollie Q&A

28 Nov 2019

1. Name: Jenny Davis
2. Age: 64
3. Have you always lived in FNQ? If not, where did you come from and how long have you been here: I have been in Cairns for 11 years, previously I lived in Brisbane
4. Volunteer role: Information desk and day surgery
5. How long have you been volunteering with us: three years
6. How did you come to start volunteering with us: I had just always wanted to do it and wanted to give back to the community
7. Star sign: Aquarius
8. Interest, hobbies, past-times: Word books, relaxing.
9. Tell us about your family – kids, grandkids, great grandkids? Two children and grandchildren.
10. What do you do with yourself when you are not helping us? Housework, computer games, word books and cooking.
11. Are you retired? If so, what did you do before leaving the workforce? I was made redundant at age 60.
12. What do you enjoy about volunteering with us? Helping people and the hospital.

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