BHP Mitsubishi Alliance (BMA) believe it is important to give back to the community in a way that enhances its people and its partnerships and one way they do this is by encouraging volunteering.

“We recognise the value of the work and contribution of every single one of our volunteers who help out across our operations and the footprint of our work in our local communities,” said Jasmine Cadd, Manager Communities BHP QLD.

“The impact of this volunteering can make a huge difference to the people and initiatives we support.”

As a part of BMA’s Benefiting My Community Program, it supports more than 100 not-for-profit organisations, every year.

Likewise, BMA has a dedicated partnership with Volunteering Queensland, which offers BMA employees various opportunities to volunteer their time as part of team building exercises and activities.

Last week, some of BMA’s Operations Services Improvement team members from Perth and Brisbane went into a volunteering opportunity with a “sleeves rolled up” approach.

The Mini Farm Project uses urban farms to grow food for those facing food insecurity. Sadly, one in six Australians are currently faced with food insecurity.

The team volunteered their time to significantly impact on the ground operations and the next harvest. This produce will then be donated to Meals on Wheels and other food charity organisations.

A wonderful initiative which would not have been able to occur without the amazing work of volunteers.