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APRIL 24-30, 2022
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National Volunteer Week 2022 theme: ‘Volunteering Is Empathy In Action’ This year’s theme for National Volunteer Week is “Volunteering Is Empathy In Action: Volunteers Bring Heart To Canada’s Communities” which runs April 24 to 30. “Let’s celebrate Canada’s volunteers,” says Volunteer Canada. “The empathy, compassion and generosity of volunteers creates connected communities and builds a stronger Canada.” The National Volunteer Week theme for 2022, “Volunteering Is Empathy In Action,” affirms the strong connection between volunteerism and empathy. This profoundly human connection is at the heart of health-
ier individuals and stronger communities. Empathy is a quality that can help people relate to others and build awareness around different experiences. It connects people in ideas and actions and helps create bonds forged in common goals and aspirations. Volunteering can help us develop empathy, to see the world through the eyes of others. It can connect people from diverse backgrounds and life experiences, expanding our views. It can build our capacity to work collectively and contribute to a vibrant, inclusive society.
From coast to coast to coast in formal and informal settings, volunteers create caring, collaborative, and compassionate communities. During National Volunteer Week 2022, Volunteer Canada celebrates the contributions of Canada’s millions of volunteers: their actions, their understanding, and their genuine concern for the world around them. Volunteering, putting empathy into action, can build communities where people feel happier, healthier and more welcome – creating a stronger, more connected Canada. For more information visit volunteer.ca/nvw2020.
Easter Scramble - Volunteers from the the Harriston Rising committee hosted an Easter Scramble in the Maple Leaf Room at the Harriston Legion on April 16. The event featured crafts, treats, face painting, trivia and a hot dog lunch. Volunteers included, from left: Katie Weed, Joan Ivel, Linda Verbackel, Megan Raftis, John Kay, Peggy Raftis and Kathy Butcher. Photo by Patrick Raftis
thanks
Thank you
Volunteers for all that you do
www.michaelchong.ca michael.chong@parl.gc.ca 519.843.7344
Palmerston Br. 409 would like to thank all of our
Volunteers
WIT O LUR WE OT PE!
Thank you to Palmerston Home Hardware, Norsco Sports, Dobson’s, C&M Seeds, and all our individual ticket sellers for Catch the Ace.
We Appreciate You All.
Our go out to our wonderful volunteers! volunteers! TED ARNOTT, MPP Wellington-Halton Hills www.tedarnottmpp.com 1.800.265.2366
In every successful event, there are several who devote their time and efforts to ensure that things run smoothly and that residents and visitors to our community always have a memorable experience. Volunteers may feel their acts of kindness are small, but the impact they make in our community is enormous. Thank you to all who volunteer including those in these areas:
150 +
• Parks and Recreation • Victoria Park Seniors Centre • CW Festivals and Events
• Fergus Grand Theatre • Elora & Fergus Horticultural Societies • All our special committees
VOLUNTEERS
10,000 +
SERVICES WE PROVIDE:
DONATED HOURS
• Meals on Wheels
Without you, we wouldn’t be able to provide the exceptional service to our surrounding communities. Thank you!
• Telephone
• Transportation
Reassurance
• Volunteer Visiting • Adult Day Program
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Learn about all the volunteer opportunities in Centre Wellington by visiting: centrewellington.ca/volunteer