--- title: Jumbla Helps Melbourne Icon Shine on Volunteer Day | Jumbla description: You’re never far from a heated debate about the footy, Game of Thrones, or the world of cuisine at the communal lunch table in Jumbla’s South Melbourne studio. image: https://www.jumbla.com/hubfs/2017%20Website%20/News/170905-jumbla-volunteer-day-hero.jpg --- ###### Studio News # Jumbla Helps Melbourne Icon Look Shipshape On Volunteer Day Sep 5, 2017 - - - - [mailto:hello@jumbla.com%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Demail](mailto:hello@jumbla.com%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Demail) You’re never far from a heated debate about the footy, Game of Thrones, or the world of cuisine at the communal lunch table in Jumbla’s South Melbourne studio. But every now and then, attention turns to a more worthwhile cause, when small groups of staff leave Jumbla HQ for the day to support a charity of their choosing. The timing of Jumbla’s most recent volunteer day last week couldn’t have been much better either. Today is the UN’s **[International Day of Charity](http://www.un.org/en/events/charityday/)**, which calls for “a spirit of strengthened global solidarity.” With this in mind, Jumbla creatives Christie, David, and Laura decided to prolong and preserve a piece of Australia’s history. ##  Jumbla’s latest volunteer day “We decided to volunteer for the Polly Woodside - a heritage ship in need of maintenance and repair,” said Christie Reddoch, Motion Designer at Jumbla. “We chose this Melbourne icon because keeping history alive and well is one of the best things a community can do.” The Polly Woodside was built in 1885 to carry coal and wheat between England and South America. In the early 20th Century, it was sold to A.H. Turnbull of New Zealand and made several voyages across the Tasman Sea to Australia. It now resides in South Wharf after travelling 1.5 million miles and circumnavigating the globe 17 times. “The fact the Polly Woodside was a fully functioning vessel makes it more engaging and awe-inspiring than a history text book,” adds Christie.   ## Swapping pen tablets for paintbrushes In addition to raising awareness of a lesser-known cause, the team also got to try their hand at something new. “We all came to the task not knowing a single thing about labour intensive jobs,” says Christie. “Thankfully, you didn’t need any specialist skills.” Christie, David, and Laura still managed to exercise their artistic abilities when painting joints, bars, and steel barrels... even if it was only to prevent rust and oxidisation. Other tasks included dismantling and labelling parts, stripping paint, and sanding down wood to remove imperfections. ## Giving back and preserving history “It’s not only important to give back to the community, but also be proud of our culture and history,” says Christie. “With this volunteer day, I wanted to help out, have an uplifting experience, and learn something too. “Hopefully a bit of history has been kept alive, so future generations can get a snapshot of how things were and be inspired by how far we’ve come.” Seems like the whole experience was more benevolent than buccaneering… Stay tuned for a video of Christie, David, and Laura’s volunteer day at the Polly Woodside.   ## Jumbla’s community program Jumbla has always worked to champion charitable causes by donating studio hours to provide non-profit organisations with top-class animation. Some of our favourites include Bring Thoughts to Action, The Cup That Counts, and SafeGround. In 2016, Jumbla expanded its community program to provide a day of leave each year for staff to engage in volunteer projects of their choosing. This underpins Jumbla’s commitment to supporting one another and contributing to a better society. One of [**Jumbla’s most notable volunteer days**](http://jumbla.com.au/jumblas-mission-edgars-mission/) was for Edgar’s Mission - a not-for-profit sanctuary for rescued farm animals. # Related News ##### Related News [ Your brand's first impression often happens in a blink. And what's at the heart of that impression? Your logo. For years, the static image was king, a steadfast symbol of identity. But with the rise of motion graphics, a new contender has emerged: the animated logo. So, which one truly works better for your brand? Let’s dive into the dynamic debate of static versus animated logos. ](https://www.jumbla.com/news/static-vs-animated-logos) [ Businesses constantly seek effective ways to showcase their client success stories and stand out. While traditional text-based reports or basic video testimonials can fall flat, animated case study videos offer a dynamic and engaging alternative. They're a powerful tool to illustrate the real impact of your products or services. However, simply adding animation isn't enough; the style you choose plays a crucial role. The right animation style can transform your case study from easily forgotten to truly memorable, ensuring your message resonates deeply with your audience. ](https://www.jumbla.com/news/5-animation-styles-that-make-your-case-study-videos-stand-out-jumbla) [ When planning a visually striking project - whether it’s a game, commercial, or digital campaign, you will likely come across terms like VFX and CGI. While both are essential tools in bringing ambitious visual ideas to life, they’re not one and the same. Understanding the difference between VFX (Visual Effects) and CGI (Computer-Generated Imagery) can help you communicate your vision more clearly and choose the right creative team to execute it. In this article, we’ll break down what sets them apart, how they work together, and why both are crucial when partnering with a professional VFX and animation studio. ](https://www.jumbla.com/news/what-is-the-difference-between-vfx-and-cgi-jumbla) [ We were pleased to get a mention in Australian Business Journal's feature article about the top brand design agencies to watch in 2025. ](https://www.jumbla.com/news/australian-business-journal) [View all news](https://www.jumbla.com/news) ### Start an Animation Project   Click below to submit your project details and a senior producer will get back to you within one business day. [![Get a Quote](https://hubspot-no-cache-ap1-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/cta/default/1745176/ab6f5a5d-74bb-4420-883a-430e1403af33.png)](https://hubspot-cta-redirect-ap1-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/cta/redirect/1745176/ab6f5a5d-74bb-4420-883a-430e1403af33) ##### Subscribe ### Join us to receive the latest industry news, tips and inspirational work from around the world delivered to your inbox monthly. ```json { "@context" : "https://schema.org", "@type" : "Article", "author" : { "@type" : "Person", "name" : "Jumbla Creative" }, "dateModified" : "2021-04-06", "datePublished" : "2017-09-05", "description" : "You’re never far from a heated debate about the footy, Game of Thrones, or the world of cuisine at the communal lunch table in Jumbla’s South Melbourne studio. ", "headline" : "Jumbla Helps Melbourne Icon Shine on Volunteer Day | Jumbla", "image" : [ "https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/1745176/2017%20Website%20/News/170905-jumbla-volunteer-day-hero.jpg" ], "mainEntityOfPage" : { "@id" : "https://www.jumbla.com/news/jumbla-helps-melbourne-icon-look-shipshape-on-volunteer-day", "@type" : "WebPage" }, "publisher" : { "@type" : "Organization", "logo" : { "@type" : "ImageObject", "url" : "https://www.jumbla.com/hubfs/logo-work-jumbla-1.webp" }, "name" : "Jumbla" } } ```