Keeping our valued volunteers informed
VEM’s Corner
Help Grow Our Volunteer Community
New Hamburg Thrift Centre is a welcoming and vibrant place because of the people who give their time, energy, and care each week. Thank you for the role you play in making this community so special.
One of the most powerful ways you can support this work is by spreading the word. A simple invitation to a friend, neighbour, or student can open the door to a meaningful volunteer experience.
Whether it’s sorting donations, helping customers, organizing displays, or working alongside a wonderful team, there is truly a role for everyone. Every volunteer helps create a welcoming space locally while
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supporting MCC’s mission and impact beyond our community.
If you know someone who may enjoy volunteering, please encourage them to stop by the store or reach out to me directly to learn more. Together, we can continue growing a strong and caring volunteer community.
Thank you for all that you do.
Julie Hause
Volunteer Engagement Manager MCC New Hamburg Thrift Centre juliehause@mcco.ca
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Strawberry Thanksgiving and Communion
Saturday, June 13 from 9am – 1pm at Six Nations Polytechnic in Oshweken, Ontario
You’re warmly invited to Strawberry Thanksgiving and Communion on Saturday, June 13, 2026. This year’s event will seek to build on the momentum of last year’s conversation about the Spiritual Covenant, which is a way to acknowledge Indigenous jurisdiction over lands through an annual token lease payment. $20 is recommended to help cover the cost of lunch. mcc.org/strawberry-thanksgiving
Lunch and Listen: MCC in Asia
Whether you can join live online at Facebook.com/ MCCOntario or in person at the MCC office in Kitchener, a Lunch and Listen is an opportunity to hear from workers in field internationally. On June 23, we’ll be joined by the area directors for MCC in Asia with a special update from Myanmar. No registration is required. Learn more at mcc.org/events
Learning Tour in Timmins, Ontario
Pack your bags and get ready to be inspired and learn as we embark on an exciting journey to connect and engage with organizations and partners of MCC Ontario’s Indigenous Neighbours program in Timmins, Ontario. mcc.org/events/timmins-learning-tour
Now Hiring: A New Social Enterprise Pilot Project
MCC is launching a Social Enterprise Pilot Project inspired by The Raw Carrot model and is now hiring. The initiative will provide meaningful, supported part-time employment for six individuals facing long-term barriers, including those receiving ODSP or OW, from July to November. The project addresses the challenge of excess unsellable textiles from MCC Thrift Shops by repurposing them into industrial cleaning rags. These products will be sold to local businesses. This effort supports environmental sustainability, builds partnerships with community agencies, and creates local employment opportunities.
If this feels like a role that might fit you or someone you know, and you are excited about helping us test out this social enterprise, please apply by sending a resume and cover letter to Jodi VanNoord at jodivannoord@mcco.ca. Please include three references with the contact info. Printed copies of the job description are available at the Thrift shop.
Jodi VanNoord
Social Enterprise Pilot Lead
