Today we honour those who believe in all work and no pay.
Find out what moves them to take action.
Hear how they give, but get more in return.
Listen to their stories below and be inspired to start making a difference in our community.
Brought to you by
Vanderlann Building Centres
Jarrell Chalmers Group
VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION DAY: Carole Plunkett, Volunteer - Cramahe Family Thrift Shop
Carole Plunkett started volunteering with another thrift shop but she, along with other local volunteers, were concerned that the dollars they were raising we not staying in Cramahe Township, so toget...
Aug 25, 2022
VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION DAY: Ian Beattie, Volunteer Habitat for Humanity ReStore
Ian Beattie volunteers at the Restore with Habitat for Humanity. This year, he received a Distinguished Civic Awards for Community Service at the Cobourg Civic Awards ceremony. Beattie doubled his vol...
Aug 25, 2022
VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION DAY: Stephen Bolton, Volunteer - National Air Force Museum of Canada
For Stephen Bolton, NAFMC is a Labour of Love The National Air Force Museum of Canada (NAFMC) is located on the north side of 8 Wing Trenton's air force base. The NAFMC is open daily from 10:00 am to ...
Aug 25, 2022
VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION DAY: Liana Palmer, Volunteer - Codrington Community Centre
Liana Palmer moved to the Brighton area in the 1980s after retiring. When she was working, she didn't have the time to volunteer much but moving to a smaller community, enjoying the more relaxing pace...
Aug 25, 2022
VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION DAY: Selena Forsyth, Volunteer with Ed's House Hospice
Selena Forsyth wears a lot of hats when it comes to volunteer work. In fact, you'd be hard pressed to find something she hasn't volunteered for during her time in Northumberland. Selena moved to Port ...
Aug 25, 2022
VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION DAY: Sharyl Ann Milligan, Volunteer with Northumberland Hills Hospital
Even though she's retired, Sharyl Ann Milligan stays busy volunteering five days a week with various groups in Northumberland. She told us that after she retired, she wanted to keep working with child...
Aug 25, 2022