Volunteer Perspective

Annual Giving Days have become an important part of what we do at BGS. One of our regular volunteers is Old Boy Nick Paltoglou, who, for a few years, has given his time on Giving Day to contact others in our community. We asked Nick some questions about his experiences being a phone room volunteer:

What is your motivation for volunteering on Annual Giving Days at BGS?

Another member of our community prompted me to volunteer as they had been actively contributing and volunteering for a few years. I saw this as a very reasonable opportunity to get onboard.

What was your experience on the day while being involved in the ‘phone room’?

It has been a good experience - I’ve been involved a few times now. It’s an opportunity to reconnect with people, whilst highlighting our mutual connection to the School and advocating that supporting the Giving Day is a great way to give back.

Why is supporting the BGS Annual Appeal important to you and your family?

Whether it is Brighton Grammar or other aspect of our lives, we have always looked to give something back. Knowing that you are making a difference, or as importantly, modelling to our kids that you can make a difference through giving back is a priority for us.

What advice would you give to people within the community who are unsure about volunteering their time or offering their support during our Giving Days?

There are a lot of different ways of giving, some people don’t have the time, so giving money is their way of giving back, others like to give their time - or both! If you’re interested in assisting in the phone room during one of these giving days, my advice would be to make the time. Being involved gives you a further level of connection. By volunteering your time, it makes you feel more involved with the cause and is something I implore others to do.

Nick Paltoglou Old Boy, current parent, and investment advisor, Bellucci Bar Brighton

The Development Office Team had a change of staff in the middle of the year with Hayley Galloway, our Advancement Manager, taking up a new opportunity.

Hayley’s engagement with our community, as we shared our plans for the future, will have a lasting impact at BGS.

Eden Phillips has joined us as our new Advancement Manager coming from another independent school where she was employed in a similar role.

Welcome to Eden Phillips Didknowyou

“Having spent the last 8 years working in the Independent School sector, I feel honoured to have joined the community and the encompassing culture here at BGS. It is an exciting time for the School and I look forward to being a part of the ongoing future developments.”

Eden certainly joins BGS at an exciting time, as we embark upon our most ambitious building project to date, namely the Centre for Science, Creativity and Entrepreneurship. Eden looks forward to sharing updates with the community as this exciting project unfolds and always welcomes the opportunity to discuss the project or the campaign further.

You can give from overseas and still receive a tax deduction! For further information please contact Eden Phillips, Advancement Manager at ephillips@brightongrammar.vic.edu.au