A local Sunshine op-shop is celebrating a volunteer’s major accomplishment.
Eighty-eight-year-old Goss ‘n’ Shop worker Faye Noble has volunteered at the op-shop and adjoining church for over 50 years.
She also currently volunteers at the Joan Kirner Hospital, selling items of clothing and other goods.
Faye said she loves the company and meeting new people when volunteering.
“I can’t see any sense in sitting back and doing nothing,” she said.
Faye began volunteering at St Mark’s Anglican Church in 1974 after her husband died, and quickly became involved in the op-shop that operated out of the church.
She was also the church’s head of fundraising for several years and organised annual pie drives, chocolate drives and raffles.
During Easter holidays, Faye would knit baskets for children to carry their eggs in.
“I still knit and embroider,” she said.
“At the moment I’ve got a cardigan on the go for myself. I might finish it one day. I’ve got several things on the go.”
The church eventually merged with St. Peter’s and St. Andrew’s in Braybrook to become the Holy Apostles Anglican Church.
Goss ‘n’ Shop Manager Gail Tupua-Siliva said Faye is a joy to work with.
“She’s a great person to talk to. She’s so good with the customers. She’s always laughing and always happy,” Gail said.
“We are going to have a big celebration for her 50-plus anniversary. It’s such an accomplishment.”
Faye said she’s also been heavily involved in the local community since a young age when she started in Girl Guides.
“It’s just something I’ve always done,” she said.
