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Become a volunteer -- here are a few agencies that need help Acton Cancer Society The Acton branch of the Canadian Cancer Society needs help: drivers for patients, canvassers or for other activities. Call Liz, 519-853-0585. ing individual who want to feel connected to other people in our community. Our extensive training program will help you help those who are distressed, lonely or thinking of suicide. For information call 905-877-0655. interested in literacy tutoring, others may wish to focus their energy helping to market the program, assist with special projects, or become a board member. For details 905-873-2200 or www.literacynh.org Bennett Health Care Centre Call Barbara Filipcic at 905-873-0115 ext. 47511 for more information about volunteering or visit www.bennetthealthcarecentre.ca. Georgetown Bread Basket The Georgetown Bread Basket seeks to help feed the hungry people in the community. It serves over 200 families, in the Georgetown area, each month. It is operated by a volunteer board of 12, who meet monthly to plan operations and food drives. The Bread Basket is open 9 a.m. until noon each Wed. and Sat., and volunteers perform the tasks of assisting clients in their food selection, sorting food, stacking shelves and maintaining the facility. For more information call 905-873-3368. North Halton Rides North Halton Rides provides transportation to seniors and people wth disabilities in the North Halton area. Join us or organize your own social, recreational and shopping trips and leave the driving to us! Our 12 passenger wheelchair accessible bus operates from Monday- Saturday. Call the Red Cross to register and book your appointment with Jacqui, 905-875-1459. Big Brothers Big Sisters Big Brothers Big Sisters of Halton is dedicated to providing mentoring programs that help children at-risk realize their full potential. There are many volunteer positions to choose from that provide flexibility to fit into anyone's schedule. There are over 100 children waiting for a mentor so call 905-339-2355 or visit our website: bbbshalton.ca Thank you for being a volunteer! Transitions for Youth (TFY) Transitions for Youth (TFY) is your communitybased agency providing a range of services for at-risk children, youth and young adults from across the Halton Region. Volunteer opportunities include: Host Homes, Tutors, Special Event Volunteers, Recreation Volunteers, Community Service Order Mentors, and many more. For details contact Heather Thompson at 905-632-6531 ext 64 or toll free at 1-888-389-5535 or visit our website at www.tfyhalton.ca. Grace House Grace House group home, a local registered charity serving the Halton Region for 32 years, provides support and independent living skill training to adults with psychological or social disadvantages. Our Oakville site is seeking a volunteer to help with occasional indoor and/or outdoor regular maintenance (cleaning, gardening, lawn cutting, etc.). Companies could receive advertising sign placement in return for service (high traffic area). See our website, www.gracehouse.netfirms.com and, if interested, call Dave or Joan at 905-844-4772. Canadian Red Cross Give your time to someone who needs help. Canadian Red Cross is looking for caring, committed volunteers to help meet the needs of our community's most vulnerable people. Just a few hours of your time can make the world of difference. For more information contact Judith Dobbs at 905-875-1459. Motorsport Museum The Canadian Motorsport Hall of Fame has is in its new Halton Hills home, within the Legendary Motorcar complex. The Canadian Motorsport Hall of Fame has been operating since 1992 to preserve and celebrate the heritage and accomplishments of Canadians in racing. To further enhance our presence in Halton Hills, we are seeking motorsport fans willing to commit to becoming docents at the Canadian Motorsport Hall of Fame. For details visit the Museum, e-mail our volunteer committee at archives@cmhf.ca or call 905-274-0996. VOLUNTEER SERVICES UNIT 878-5511 ext. 5035 Box 2700 Oakville, ON L6J 5C7 The Halton Regional Police Service has long been supported through the efforts of many citizens, who have donated their time volunteering for the Police Service. The Service would like to recognize and thank the members of the Victim Services Unit, Police Auxiliary, Citizens on Phone Patrol, Acton Store Front, Neighbourhood Watch and the Community Consultation Committee, and other individuals who volunteer their time. The dedication and work performed by these people certainly enhance the services provided to the community by the Halton Regional Police. Cancer Assistance Services Cancer Assistance Services (CAShh) is a "one-of-akind" volunteer, community-based charitable organization that provides practical assistance such as transportation, equipment loans, wigs, turbans and many other services free of charge to cancer patients and their families. For details call Sheila, 905-702-8886 or check out our website: www.cancerassistance.org HHCSI Halton Hills Community Support and Information (HHCSI) offers helpful programs to assist people of all ages. With a wide variety of programs and services, there are volunteer opportunities available, especially an ongoing need for friendly visitors, and drivers for lunchtime meal programs. For information, call 905873-6502 or 519-853-3310. Clean Up Halton Hills Individuals, families and groups are all needed on Saturday, April 22. To register your location or to arrange for disposal of collected litter, call the Public Works Dept., 905-873-2601 ext. 2610. Free bags and gloves are available at the Halton Hills Chamber of Commerce or Acton BIA offices, or the Town Works Yards. For more details visit www.haltonhills.ca and click on the Don't Be A Litterbug icon. Heart & Stroke Volunteers are needed for the Brampton office of the Heart & Stroke Foundation, which serves the Halton Hills area. Various office positions are available. For information, 905-451-0021. United Way of Halton Hills United Way of Halton Hills is a volunteer-driven organization that works to improve lives and strengthen our community by funding various social service programs. Volunteers oversee our special events and our annual fundraising campaign. Funds raised in Halton Hills, stay in Halton Hills and are allocated to programs by volunteers who are residents of our community. To get involved, please contact Kim Robinson at unitedwayhh@bellnet.ca or 905-877-3066. Humane Society Upper Credit Humane Society requires volunteers to assist in: fund-raising, special events or at the cat shelter. If you have a love of animals, call 519- 833-9126. CMHA Canadian Mental Health Association in Acton is looking for drivers to provide clients transportation to and from social activities in the Acton and Milton areas. Drivers are used both for regular activities (generally daytime) and for special events. Call 519-853-9793. Literacy North Halton Literacy North Halton is your local adult literacy non-profit organization assisting adults who wish to upgrade their skills in basic reading, writing, math and computers. Volunteers who approach LNH are encouraged to come into the Georgetown office, complete an application, meet with a staff member and discuss all opportunities available for helping out. While many are VON Make a difference in your community by volunteering with VON in one of its varied programs. VON needs caring men and women to visit seniors for as little as an hour a week. Volunteers are matched on a one to one basis. If you have a couple of hours to spare, call 1-800387-7127, ext. 2310 or visit www.vonhalton.ca. Distress Centre North Halton Distress Centre North Halton is now acception applications for new volunteers. We are looking for car-