Volunteers

• Calgary Humane Society seeks volunteers to help with growing demand

  The Calgary Humane Society is in need of more volunteers to help with the overwhelming demand for its services, with up to 12 people a day enquiring about surrendering their pets.

  Features

  May 30
  
• Kingston Health Sciences Centre looks to ‘ramp up’ ranks of volunteers

  The hospital says its volunteer ranks have dropped more than 50 per cent since the COVID-19 pandemic.

  Health

  Apr 15
  
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• Volunteers a key part of the magic at annual Toronto Santa Claus Parade

  The parade, now in its 119th year, will wind its way through downtown Toronto this Sunday, drawing spectators with floats, capped off by Santa and Mrs. Claus. 

  Entertainment

  Nov 25, 2023
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• Lethbridge-area veterans honoured by Quilts of Valour

  Whether or not the quilt is made special for anyone in particular, they are specially made for everyone.  Teams of volunteers make the quilts from all across the country.  

  Canada

  Nov 24, 2023
• Thanksgiving luncheon in Edmonton gives back as food prices soar

  The legacy of a decades-long Thanksgiving luncheon lives on in south Edmonton.

  Canada

  Oct 9, 2023
• Samaritan’s Purse helping Okanagan wildfire victims sift through the destruction

  On Thursday, a crew of six volunteers were sent to search through the wreckage at Camp OAC near Wilson’s Landing, where 26 structures were destroyed.

  Fire

  Sep 21, 2023
• Big Brothers Big Sisters of Guelph campaign looks to add 50 new mentors

  In a news release, the campaign is about getting "male-identifying" individuals to join and help mentor a young male in Guelph.

  Canada

  Sep 7, 2023
• B.C. wildfires: Salvation Army volunteers continue to support evacuees, firefighters

  When thousands of people were forced from their homes to flee the wildfires in the Central Okanagan, the Salvation Army mobilized. 

  Fire

  Aug 26, 2023
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• Fort Providence, N.W.T. offers island of refuge for weary wildfire evacuees

  Fort Providence is the first stop south of Yellowknife, about 300 kilometres down the only road out of the capital city, and it's proving a safe haven for many evacuees.

  Fire

  Aug 18, 2023
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• Charity assisting seniors with pet care seeking volunteers

  Elder Dog is encouraging seniors that need light assistance caring for their pets to sign up for their free services that are available across Canada.

  Canada

  Aug 16, 2023