VOLUNTEERS are pounding the pavement around Canberra and Queanbeyan for the annual Vinnies Doorknock Appeal this month. 

The charity hopes to raise $340,000 over February to support those in need in the community.

Sam Palma is a long term Vinnies Doorknock volunteer and conference worker, providing home visitation services to support those people Vinnies help within the community.

“I have seen first-hand the benefits this appeal can have in helping people who need our support. I have been doorknocking for Vinnies for the past 27 years and encourage everyone to consider volunteering for Doorknock, as the more volunteers we have, the larger the area we can cover and the more funds we can raise,” he says.

Liberal MLA Andrew Wall is also volunteering for this year’s Doorknock Appeal.

“I’ve been doorknocking for several years now and in 2014 I’ll be coordinating the Appeal in east Tuggeranong, where we’ll have around 300 volunteers,” he says.

“Doorknocking is a great way to give back to the less fortunate in our communities and one of the simplest ways to become involved in the work conducted by Vinnies. We need to raise much needed funds again this year with more people struggling. Anyone who wishes to help out by becoming a doorknocker is more than welcome and should contact Vinnies. Otherwise, if someone knocks at your door during the Appeal, please donate generously and help those in our community who are less fortunate”.

The 2014 Vinnies Doorknock Appeal aims to raise $340,000 and we encourage anyone wishing to volunteer to register by visiting www.vinniesdoorknock.org.au or phoning 6234 7347 and we can help register you.