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www.oakvillebeaver.com · OAKVILLE BEAVER Thursday, April 15, 2010 · 14 National Volunteer Week April 18 - 24, 2010 VOLUNTEERS GROW COMMUNITY About National Volunteer Week National Volunteer Week 2010 National Volunteer Week, the biggest celebration of volunteers and volunteerism in our country, is coming. The 2010 campaign lands on the week of April 18-24, and Volunteer Canada wants to make sure that your organization is prepared to celebrate the achievements and hard work of all the volunteers around you! Thanks to the generous support of Investors Group, Volunteer Canada has developed a wealth of resources, social media tools and products to help. Take the time this National Volunteer Week to recognize the 12.5 million volunteers nationwide by saying thank you. In the last year, they gave 2.1 billion hours of their time, energy and skills to the benefit of our community services, shelters, hospitals, sports teams, environment, political movements, disaster relief, international aid and development agencies and arts and culture scene to name a few. They are the selfless individuals who demonstrate their genuine compassion for the well being of others and in support of essential causes, by taking action and by making a difference. The campaign's theme, volunteers. from compassion to action. encompasses their inspiration. As we enter this new decade we have developed a new National Volunteer Week campaign with a fresh new look and innovative ways to communicate. We've incorporated social media and invite all our members to join us on the National Volunteer Week Facebook page and our NVW Twitter feed. We will continue to provide you with the campaign staples: stylized posters, postcards, web buttons and banners, and a campaign media toolkit. This year, we are also introducing some new promotional items that you can purchase as thank you gifts for those volunteers you wish to recognize. Please join us in celebrating National Volunteer Week in 2010, as we honour volunteers and the power of the volunteer across this nation. volunteer.ca Volunteerism has a deep, rich history in Canada and an even more exciting future. This decade we have seen volunteers represent our communities as firefighters, builders, maintenance keepers, organizers, coaches, and aid workers to name a few. Not only are volunteer's essential to the continued functionality and success of community services, they are a driving force behind progressive change and the overall betterment of Canadian lives. If you take a moment and picture your life without the help of volunteers one can wholly understand the extent to which volunteerism truly impacts our lives. Our hospitals, schools, community services, shelters and charities would all suffer without the continued and passionate support of volunteer community of Canada. The week of April 18-24 is a time marked in our calendars to show our gratitude and support for the millions of volunteers who donate their time and energy. As the National voice of volunteers, Volunteer Canada is taking the lead on the nations Volunteer Week Campaign and ensuring that from coast to coast to coast Canadians have all the tools and support they need to say "THANK YOU"! From online resources to posters, campaign kits and t-shirts, Volunteer Canada has a wealth of recognition tools for your organization to lead this decade into a new standard in volunteer recognition. Our website is your one-stop shop for everything from free downloads posters to tips on how to plan your event, tips on connecting with your local media outlets and promoting NVW. This year we welcome you to follow National Volunteer Week on Facebook and Twitter. We will be keeping you up to date daily with the latest information about volunteerism in Canada and celebrating NVW. Not only this year, but this decade Volunteer Canada is calling on our peers in the volunteering community to keep the fire burning bright, continue to give of your time and energy and never forget to thank those around you for turning compassion into ACTION! Thank you CANADA and make sure you stay connected with us for updates and a few surprises along the way as we jump into 2010 heart first! Thank you to Investors Group for their generous support of National Volunteer Week. volunteer.ca We want to thank you for your tremendous contribution. Multiple Sclerosis Society of ® Canada We couldn't do what we do without you! Thank you from the Board and Staff of the Halton Regional Chapter. MS SOCIETY HALTON REGIONAL CHAPTER 2016 Victoria Ave., Burlington, ON, L7R 1R4 Fax: 905-681-1166 From the board room to the book sale, our volunteers are pure gold. Every one of our trained tutors is a volunteer committed to supporting local adults on the road to improved literacy skills. 905-681-8770 Toll free: 1-800-211-8322 Thank you for giving your precious time. or visit www.oakvilleliteracy.ca 905-469-8528 www.mssociety.ca/halton