A time to honour volunteers
A time to honour volunteers
North Shore News
Published: Sunday, April 19, 2009
Each year thousands of events and organizations couldn't get by without the precious hours that volunteers provide.
Their work is honoured each year during Volunteer Week, which this year takes places April 19-25.
"National Volunteer Week pays tribute to the 12 million Canadians who donate their time and energy to better the lives of others," said Ruth MacKenzie, president of Volunteer Canada, in a press release.
The week was first proclaimed in 1943 as an initiative to draw the public's attention to the vital contribution of women to the war effort on the home front.
For volunteer opportunities at various community organizations in North and West Vancouver, contact Volunteer North Shore, a service of North Shore Community Resources
