Bay Islands Community Services Inc.
The volunteers are the backbone of BICS. Without our loyal and helpful volunteers we would be unable to service our remote community.
Meet our Macleay Island volunteers who man our office and Op Shop. Macleay provides services to the islanders of a Centrelink booth, office services, emergency relief and consult rooms where various consultants meet the islands needs.
Volunteering for the Bay Islands Community Services Inc., (BICS) is easy. Simply download and fill in the form and deliver it to
Russell Island
55 Jackson Road, Russell Island, Qld 4184
Ph: (07) 34091177 main office and Op shop
Macleay Island
South Sea Terrace, Macleay Island, Qld 4184
Ph: (07) 34094222 satellite office
Ph: (07) 34095613 Op shop
Hours
Monday—Friday: 9:00AM–3:00PM
Saturday: 9:00AM–12:00PM
OR fax it through to (07) 3409 1277
Did you know that if you are over 55 and on Centrelink Newstart benefits and you are struggling to find work that you can volunteer at an organisation like ours in place of job searching. Over 55 volunteers work two days a week (15 hours) to fulfil the requirements by Centrelink.
We also have many volunteers from the community who devote anywhere from half a day to days to aid us in our services to the community.  Meet a few of our volunteers below who give of their time generously.
As a thriving community centre we are grateful and appreciate the time given by volunteers to service our call centre and reception at the Russell Island head office.
Meet our dedicated and committed receptionists.
Our volunteers who are day team supervisors help keep the different areas running smoothly. We appreciate their commitment to our cause. Let us introduce you to the Russell Island BICS day managers below.
Glenda Pitts – day team supervisor at the Russell Island BICS Opp shop. Tuesday and Thursday.
Margaret Poulton – day team supervisor at the Russell Island BICS Opp shop. Wednesday and Saturday.
Lyn Howard – day team supervisor at the Russell Island BICS Opp shop. Monday.
Bronwyn Roles – day team supervisor at the Russell Island BICS Opp shop. Friday.
Tony Cue – day team supervisor for grounds and maintenance at the BICS Russell Island. Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday.
Bob Nilon – day team supervisor for grounds and maintenace at the BICS Russell Island. Thursday and Fridays.
We have wonderful volunteers who have stepped up to be day team supervisors. This assures continuity of procedures and processes. Meet our Macleay day team supervisors.
Meet our Russell Island BICS volunteers. You will see them around the island helping with pick-up and deliveries; behind the counter; and around the Opp shop as they sort through the range of clothing, goods, furniture, and odds and ends.
When you next pop into the Macleay Island BICS Opp shop you will see the smiling and helpful faces of some of our volunteers. Monday to Saturday we are supported by various community volunteers on any given day. Meet a few below.
