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27/08/2025

Glenys Raveane’s career involved 45 years of working across a range of human services—disability, ageing, young people and various other health areas.

Upon her retirement, Glenys, of Stepney, wanted to delve into something completely different.

“Initially I sought to do some book repair work at my local library. Reading and literacy are things I have always been interested in,” she said.

“I have also been very interested in the work done in communities by Local Government.”

Since January 2021, Glenys, has been a Home Library Service Volunteer—offering her time and company for a couple of hours on a Tuesday and a Friday once a month.

“There are some people who just like to have their books swapped over and others who may be at home and with whom I can have a chat.”

When it comes to discussing books, Glenys will never run out of content. “Since I’ve retired, I usually read a book a week. From fiction to the odd crime thriller— or something that gives me a laugh.”

If you read – you're never really alone – it is very easy to enter into another world.

“Reading can also broaden your point of view. It can reinforce thoughts, or you can learn something new. I would always encourage people to do some reading.”

“When it comes to volunteering I would certainly say don’t hesitate to be involved. Volunteer Glenys Raveane A new chapter after retirement Glenys shares her love of reading.

“While people may have a specific interest like I did with book repair, it pays to be open to other opportunities.

“It really interests me to hear stories of other Volunteers and what they are involved in as well as the stories of the people to whom I deliver books.”

Glenys says an additional chapter of her volunteering may include environmental sustainability projects.

“If it is the right fit, then I am happy to give it a go.”

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