Featuring Stephanie Edwards
PIN is pleased to feature Stephanie Edwards in our series on the Young Professionals on Board (YPOB) program as we seek to appreciate participants, employers and local nonprofits and charities participating in this unique program. Why Young Professionals on Board? Stephanie was given the opportunity to participate in the YPOB program by her leader…
Featuring Alex Zantout
PIN is pleased to feature Alex Zantout in our 3 part series on the Young Professionals on Board (YPOB) program as we seek to appreciate participants, employers and local nonprofits and charities participating in this unique program. Why Young Professionals on Board? Alex was looking to volunteer in his community through PIN and came…
Featuring Delbert Williams
Delbert Williams is the first of a 3 part series on the Young Professionals on Board program as we seek to appreciate participants, employers and local nonprofits and charities participating in this unique program. Entering into its 5th year, the Young Professionals on Board (YPOB) is aimed at connecting young professionals with established leaders in our community. …
Roblin is an exemplary community builder
Roblin May has been involved with Focus on Nature for 7 years. She lives down the street from one of its founders and one day while walking their dogs they discussed a possible future at Focus on Nature. Looking for something new after 25 years of volunteering, Roblin started as an assistant and then an…
Thank you Yee Family!
Feeling the need to support their community during COVID 19 and a well time tweet, rallied our Volunteers of the Month to become Snow Angels. In partnership with the City of Guelph PIN offers a volunteer snow removal service for eligible seniors and persons with physical disabilities. During a significant snow event, after the residential…
Judy is Dedicated to Helping People
Judy Rouse has been volunteering for five years with HOPE House. Stacy, HOPE House Volunteer Coordinator, has noted that Judy has been a reliable and consistent volunteer even through COVID and appreciates her hard work and support. Judy’s volunteer journey with HOPE House started shortly after she retired from working as an HR manager for…
Your efforts are an inspiration!
Volunteers are a powerful human resource. Volunteer Canada research indicates that 44% of the population in Canada volunteers. 12 million Canadians, in Ontario alone there are 5 million volunteers. In Guelph Wellington? That could be upwards of 100,000 individuals volunteering! From supporting new parents with breast feeding and chest feeding to programs for toddlers, helping…
‘My volunteer experience has been so rewarding’
‘My volunteer experience has been so rewarding. I enjoy knowing that I can make a difference in people’s lives. That I can help them to avert a crisis by providing information, empathy or simply listening.’ says Clair Bowman Clair Bowmen was among the first group of volunteers to join the new Distress Line Program when…
Jane Volunteers With Grace and Pleasure
‘I believe the arts make a place special and help us understand our lives. I love seeing the community embrace the arts because of our work. Whether it’s by attending events, buying creative work or donating money, seeing creative workers get recognition and remuneration for their work is so gratifying.’ says Jane Litchfield. Jane is…
“We are deeply grateful”
“If you are wondering if the people who live here in Guelph have the strength to build up our community during a global pandemic, look no further than the beautiful example that volunteers at Chalmers Community Services Centre (CCSC) have shown these last few months.” says Sarah Dermer, CCSC’s Program & Volunteer Coordinator. “We are…
