“Tanya and I worked for months to find somewhere that she could lend her skills as a volunteer,” said Courtney.
“We did up her resume and sent heaps of letters to nearby businesses. I know that being part of the community in a meaningful way is important to Tanya.”
Brooks & Stain owners Bis and Steven invited Tanya to help them out in the café for an hour every Tuesday morning. They have taken her under their wing, showing her the ropes and working closely with Courtney to make sure Tanya feels comfortable and is able to thrive in an unfamiliar environment with new challenges.
“She is absolutely delightful,” says Bis of Tanya, who has been part of the team for three months now. “She puts a smile on people’s faces. All our regular customers know her and will ask me how she’s going. They just love her.”