Mount Macedon ANZAC Dawn Service committee is on the lookout for skilled media volunteers to help with one of Victoria’s largest regional services.
The committee is seeking assistance for up to three skilled volunteers with experience in media, communications, community liaison, or content production. Students undertaking studies in these areas are also welcome.
Event coordinator Leona Latcham has been volunteering with the dawn service for six years and said she got involved after attending the service at the memorial cross.
“I was blown away by the professionalism and quality of the service and the way the Macedon Ranges community appreciated it,” she said.
“I served for 12 years in the Army, I am a retired project manager and I hold qualifications in cultural history so I thought the Dawn Service Committee would be a good fit.
Ms Latcham said the committee is small, but made up of people from a variety of backgrounds who all bring different skills.
“The public event is only one hour, but there are many tasks that need to be completed prior to and during the event to ensure the Dawn Service is a success.
“From a personal perspective, my coordination role has allowed me to meet, and work with, a wide variety of people in the Macedon Ranges.
“My biggest highlight is the feeling of pride and achievement at the conclusion of each year’s Dawn Service.”
This annual event both honours the service of our current and former military personnel, and examines the impact of war on individuals, families, and the community.
The media lead will prepare content for social media, media releases, liaise with local newspapers, submit advertisements for publication and coordinate media attendance
on ANZAC Day.
The community liaison person works with local schools, service participants and catering support. The content production person will assist in preparing content for the service and the Order of Service.
Volunteers are required to attend a monthly meeting from October until the April Dawn
Service and some ‘out of meeting’ liaison and document preparation will be required.
Details: mtmacedondawnservice@gmail.com
