Volunteers

• 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
  
• 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 8
  
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• 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
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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
• 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
• Three generations of Calgary family volunteer at folk festival

  Volunteers are a huge part of the Calgary Folk Music Festival this weekend at the city’s Prince’s Island Park and three generations of one local family are all helping out.

  Entertainment

  Jul 28
• Beloved accessible B.C. summer camp in dire need of medical volunteers

  For two decades, Zajac Ranch in Mission has served B.C. children and young adults with special needs, who might otherwise miss out on the camp experience.

  Health

  Jun 30
• 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
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• Ontario Health Coalition holds ‘community-run referendum’ against privatization of health care

  The results of the vote will be tallied this weekend and presented to Queen's Park on Monday.

  Health

  May 26
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• Saskatoon’s litter picking volunteers bring in larger hauls from Meewasin Valley

  Cowan said the clean-up campaign runs until May 31, so volunteers can come down to the Meewasin Valley Authority office to pick up free garbage bags and gloves.

  Canada

  Apr 24