Aimee Caulfield would like to be centre stage at Friday’s NSW Volunteer Awards in Sydney, although the honour of winning pales in comparison to what the youth worker hopes to achieve.
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Ms Caulfield has been named a finalist in the Young Volunteer of the Year category, although ironically, as of last week she is no longer a volunteer after taking up a full time role as Community Coordinator, and nobody deserves it more.
The Westdale local was first referred to Youth Insearch over five years ago as a troubled teen, and after becoming a product of its success has dedicated her life to helping others in the same way.
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“I wouldn’t be who I am today if it wasn’t for Youth Insearch – I would be the opposite,” she said.
“I want to use this opportunity to let as many people as possible know that Youth Insearch is out there and it works.”
On her way to the NSW Awards Ms Caulfield has been named runner-up for Tamworth Volunteer Youth of the year, before taking out the Regional Youth and Overall Volunteer of the Year.
“It is nice to know that someone in my life has been affected in a positive way,” she said.
“I don’t like the awards shows and attention, but I do like the exposure the program gets to keep going and find those kids that need help.”
