Ladies of Variety (LoV) is a group of women who volunteer their time to bring fun and enjoyment into the lives of ill, disadvantaged and special needs children. They organise weekday activities including picnic days at special schools, ice skating sessions, kids discos, harbour cruises, visits to historic properties, Mounted Police Training Centre, and Kids Race Day at Oran Park.

The highlight of the year - every year - is the Kids Christmas Party at the Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre where 5,000 children are treated to an extravaganza of amusement rides, animal farms, stage entertainment, party food, a multitude of activities and presents from Santa!

Everyone has skills and abilities or particular talents that can be utilised while volunteering: perhaps arts and crafts, initiating new projects or simply being an enthusiastic and compassionate helper.

Personal characteristics required:

• initiative and common sense
• non judgemental attitude
• compassion for children
• ability to relate to children in a manner free from religious overtones and moral judgements
• a willingness to do "what you can, when you can"

Personal benefits include:

• personal sense of achievement
• mental stimulation
• social contact
• assisting children in caring and worthwhile activities
• making a positive contribution in assisting children and communities where there is a very great need

Ladies of Variety also support Variety's fundraising by becoming either a Friend of Variety ($50.00) or Member of Variety ($150.00+). They have also organised very successful luncheons and Bridge Days to raise vital funds for children in need.

Ladies of Variety gratefully acknowledge the long term support of the following:

• Amusement Hire Services
• Captain Cook Cruises
• Fairy Sparkle
• John Edmondson VC Memorial Club
• Macquarie Ice Rink
• NSW Samoyed Dog Association
• Revesby Workers’ Club
• Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre