31 May 2022 | Tennis West

I volunteer because…

“It fosters community spirit”

“I can be part of something much bigger than me”

“I want to make change”

“To make a difference”

– WA Volunteers

This month was National Volunteer Week and Tennis West was delighted to host many of our outstanding volunteers, Tennis West Board and Life Members, and other wonderful contributors to the WA tennis community at a cocktail function on Friday 20 May. The evening was an opportunity to celebrate and thank some of the hundreds of volunteers across Western Australia who tirelessly contribute to our great sport.

To highlight our appreciation of the hundreds of volunteers around the state, Tennis West endeavoured to learn more about the reasons why these individuals donate their time, energy and positivity to tennis clubs in various capacities. Volunteering is an important way to help individuals and communities and the benefits of this generous act are proven by science.

Those who volunteer experience physical benefits such as stress relief and staying active as well as emotional wellbeing benefits such as social connection, learning new skills and discovering a sense of purpose and meaning.

Throughout National Volunteer Week 2022, volunteers were asked to finish the sentence ‘I volunteer because…’ to encourage them to reflect on their ‘why’ and for others to learn more about the various reasons why these passionate individuals choose to spend their time giving back.

Guests at the Cocktail Function were invited to include their ‘why’ as part of an interactive element, adding a contribution to a physical artwork. Guests were delighted to share their reasons as well as engage with others to discover different perspectives. The final piece is now displayed at the State Tennis Centre Reception to remind all in our community of the incredibly valuable work and selfless nature of WA’s tennis volunteers.

Feeling inspired to start your own volunteering journey? Visit to your local tennis club to see how you can be part of the volunteer community. Find your local at play.tennis.com.au