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Volunteers, Wednesday, April 30, 2008 3 Become a volunteer Aphasia Centre Volunteers are needed for the Halton Aphasia Centre's Georgetown program that runs every Wednesday from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the Glen Williams Town Hall. Info: 905-702-5312. Breastfeeding support Halton Breastfeeding Connection: provides free mother-to-mother tele- phone support by trained volunteers. If you are an expecting or new mother who is looking for someone who has been there or an experienced breast- feeding mother who would like to vol- unteer for the Halton Region Health Department program, register at 1-866- 442-5866. Senior mentors Sexua l Assau l t & Vio lence Intervention Services of Halton invites women, aged 55+, to be trained as Peer Mentors for the Seniors Support ing Sen iors Peer Mentor ing Pro jec t . Orientation is May 7, 10-11:30 a.m. Call 9058253622 to register or for more info. At the hospital Georgetown Hospital has a volunteer opportunity waiting for you. Volunteers are needed for positions such as Coffee Kiosk, Lobby Desk and Lunch Program. For more information please contact Jan ice Cowen, Co-ord ina tor o f Volunteer Services at 905-873-0111, ex tens ion 8153 or by emai l jcowen@haltonhealthcare.on.ca. Acclaim Health Make a difference in a lonely seniors life. Acclaim Health (formerly VON- Halton) needs caring men and women to visit seniors for as little as two hours per week. Volunteers are matched on a one- to-one basis. For further information, please call 905-827-8800 ext. 2317, or e- mail volunteering@acclaimhealth.ca, or visit website www.acclaimhealth.ca UCHS Thrift Shop Help animals in need volunteer at theUpper Credit Humane Society Thrift Shop in the Moore Park plaza. Drop in and learn about becoming a vo lun- teer...you will be most welcome! Interested in boats? Volunteers needed, especially those wi th boa tbu i ld ing exper i ence! Mahogany Harbour is a kids-at-r isk char i ty based on boa tbu i ld ing and res tora t ion o f an t ique wate rc ra f t . Currently the group is working on two Shepherd boats at i ts Glen Will iams Boat shop loca ted next door to Beaumont Mill Antiques & Collectibles. For more information on how you can get involved please contact Paul Gazdik at 905-702-1757 or at pgazdik@coge- co.ca or www.mahoganyharbour.org. Sargent Rd Boulevard Garden Want to be part o f an innovat ive demonstration garden? The Sargent Rd Boulevard garden is drought, pest and salt resistant, using all native plants. Volunteers are required to help with this project co-ordinated by Healthy Opt ions fo r Peop le and the Environment. Come and garden for an hour on a Wednesday evening, once a month, 7 to 8 p.m. Weedy Wednesdays are on May 21, June 18, July 16, Aug 20 and Sept 17. Call Kathy Dorbeck at 905- 702-1603 if interested. Check the blog at http://sargentrd- boulevardgarden.blogspot.com Links2Care programs Links2Care offers helpful programs to assist people of all ages. With a wide var i e ty o f p rograms and se rv ices throughout Hal ton, there are many Volunteer opportunities available in Georgetown and Acton, especially an ongoing need for Friendly Visitors, as well as drivers for lunchtime programs like Meals on Wheels, and Wheels to Meals. For information, please call 905- 873-6502 or 519-853-3310 or v i s i t www.links2care.ca Be a Big Brother/Big Sister Big Brothers Big Sisters of Halton is in need of volunteers. Do you have just a few hours each week to give to a child who needs a friend and mentor? Or do you have just one hour each week to be a In-School Mentor to visit a student at the child's school during the school year? If either of these possibilities interest you, please contact BBBS office at 905-339-2355 for more information. Willow Park Ecology Centre Much of the work done at the Willow Park Ecology Centre in Norval is volun- teer-based and if it wasn't for volunteers the park would not be possible. Anyone is invited to volunteer time, meet new people and have fun learning and being outside. HighSchool Student Volunteer Program Willow Park is a great place for high school students to complete their volunteer and community involve- ment requirement for their diploma. For more information on volunteering, contact: wpec@willowparkecology.com Tutors needed Literacy North Halton needs volun- teer tutors for i ts Read*Spell*Write Program based in Georgetown. Can you spare three hours a week? No experi- ence necessary, training given. Cal l 905-873-2200. Thank you Volunteers! Volunteers are a treasured resource, delivering and serving meals, providing friendly visiting, telephone assurance, or community support, assisting at programs for children, families, youth, or seniors, giving administrative assistance, advising on committees, and governing the Agency as members of the Board of Directors. For information on Volunteer opportunities, please call 905-873-6502 or 519-853-3310 Accredited by: R.R. 2, Guelph 519-856-4622 www.edenhousecarehome.ca Please call for a tour 8:30 am - 5:00 pm Thank you for enriching the lives of our residents. First Rate Volunteers The Georgetown Bread Basket 55 Sinclair Ave., Unit 12 905-873-3368 That is what our volunteers are. As all volunteers are recognized, this April, the Georgetown Bread Basket, recognizes the many First Rate volunteers, who come out faithfully each week. The Georgetown Bread Basket is run totally by volunteers, so with out your devotion and dedication the organization wouldnt exist. Thank you from all those who are served. 1973 - 2008 Thank you to all our many volunteers who have given their time, dedication and their compassion to help others in our communities. 905-877-1211 905-878-0955 www.volunteerhalton.ca NATIONAL VOLUNTEER WEEK April 27th to May 3rd, 2008 VOLUNTEERS: Making a Difference To the Volunteers of the Town of Halton Hills Thank You for Your Vital Contribution which Makes our Community Strong. Volunteer Halton 905-875-2200 ext. 25 1-866-442-5866 ext. 7935/25