Getting out and helping in the community is something more young people should have a go at, according to one young Warrnambool volunteer.
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For nearly 12 months Maggie Hintum, 16, has been volunteering at the Honeypot Childcare Centre after school.
She finds volunteering to be a great way to clear her head after a difficult day at school.
"It is a little bit tiring, it is a long day at school before coming here, but I still enjoy helping," Ms Hintum said.
"Sometimes I have challenging subjects on the day I volunteer, subjects that can be stressful.
"Coming here to work with the kids helps as a release from that."
The Emmanuel College year 10 student began volunteering in order to complete the Duke of Edinburgh bronze award program.
"It seemed to be a very good program, and would help to develop skills," Ms Hintum said.
"I just enjoyed helping people."
"I enjoy working with the kids, they are really nice, and the staff are really welcoming.
"The kids like to play chasey games, I am often the monster."
She looks to her father Jeff Hintum when approaching her volunteer activities.
Mr Hintum gives time to Relay for Life, the Mother's Day Classic and Warrnambool Basketball.
"Dad inspires me," Ms Hintum said.
"Anyone would be inspired if they had a dad like mine.
"He does a massive amount for the community, especially the basketball club where he is the treasurer.
"He is sometimes up until 1am finishing things."
Ms Hintum also received the junior of the year award for her volunteer work with the Warrnambool Surf Lifesaving Club.