Volunteerism

• Volunteering is good for mental health, fosters attitude toward work: report

  A report by TELUS Health shows three in five workers volunteered or donated in the last two years, and they had the highest mental health and optimism scores.

  Canada

  Jul 25, 2023
  
• B.C. volunteer cancer drivers near recruitment goal, but need becoming greater

  A B.C. charity that drives cancer patients to appointments has nearly hit a key recruiting goal, but says the need keeps climbing and it can never have too many volunteers.

  Canada

  Jun 23, 2023
  
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• Help wanted: N.B. events in a pinch to find enough volunteers

  'It’s never ever easy. I mean, at every single run site this Sunday, you’ll see signs that say "volunteers needed,”' said Martha McClew with the Terry Fox Foundation.

  Canada

  Sep 16, 2022
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• ‘This is incredible dedication’: Kelowna woman goes above and beyond to give back

  Goebel and other volunteers right across Canada are being celebrated this week on what is the start of National Volunteer Week.

  Lifestyle

  Apr 19, 2021
• B.C. student refurbishing, donating computers to kids for online learning

  A Vancouver high school student has turned his passion for computers into an act of pandemic public service that's already helped dozens of families.

  Health

  Jan 10, 2021
• 10 residents awarded the Order of Hamilton, recognizing leadership as volunteers

  Hamilton Mayor Fred Eisenberger says it's about celebrating those who've 'dedicated their time and efforts' to the betterment of the community.

  Canada

  Jan 4, 2021
• Lethbridge volunteer reflects on 10 years of service for Chinook Regional Hospital

  After experiencing the benefits of volunteerism during her own time in hospital, Rosemarie Gattiker decided to give back, creating a decade-long run at the Chinook Regional Hospital.

  Health

  Nov 6, 2020
• Take Pride Winnipeg launches ‘butt blitz’ to tackle problem of discarded cigarette litter

  "Cigarette butts account for 30-35 per cent of litter on our streets."

  Health

  Aug 6, 2020
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• ‘Target Hunger’ campaign no longer providing yellow bags, food banks hope donations continue

  "I think most food banks are in the position right now where we are preparing for the recovery of the [economic crisis] that's going to be following our public health crisis." 

  Consumer

  Jun 5, 2020
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• Peterborough hospital volunteer honoured for 50 years of service

  Esther Doré began volunteering at the former Peterborough Civic Hospital in 1968.

  Health

  Apr 10, 2019