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www.insideHALTON.com | OAKVILLE BEAVER | Thursday, April 18, 2013 | 20 VOLUNTEERS Take out your phones, Volunteer Halton app is here socially innovative community. The new Volunteer Halton app will focus on helping residents stay informed of current volunteer opportunities and community events. The app will strengthen Volunteer Halton's commitment to serving local youth in pursuing their 40 hours of community service and beyond. In addition to being able to search for volunteer opportunities, youth will also have the option of tracking their volunteer hours through the app and sharing their good deeds on social media outlets like Facebook and Twitter. Through building an online community of volunteers, Volunteer Halton plans to engage more youth and foster an ongoing conversation around the importance of being civically engaged. The Volunteer Halton App, is funded by the Ontario Trillium Foundation and is a free tool available on Apple, Android and Blackberry app stores now. Download it today to search new ways to become involved in the Halton community. Article submitted by Chantal Vallis ­ Coordinator of Youth Leaders in Community ( Y-Link) project of Community Development Halton/Volunteer Halton www.volunteerhalton.ca cvallis@cdhalton.ca GROWCOMMUNITY National Volunteer Week April 21-27, 2013 Technology has undoubtedly made our lives a lot easier. Our cell phones have morphed into super tools to help us shop for the best deals, helping us find the most current trends, music, facts, videos, games, and now volunteer opportunities. Volunteer Halton, a program of Community Development Halton, is tapping into new resources to inspire Halton residents in fostering a healthy and Making a difference in the lives of others Thanks to all our Volunteers at OTMH! Halton Healthcare Services would like to thank our more than 750 wonderful volunteers for making a difference at the Oakville Hospital. They enhance the lives of others on a daily basis by supporting our patients, families, staff and visitors in so many ways. While in direct and indirect patient care areas, behind the scenes, fundraising and as leaders, our volunteers make a difference in the lives of all of us every day. Please help us thank our wonderful volunteers during National Volunteer Appreciation Week, April 21 ­ 27 S.e.n.a.c.a Seniors Day Program thanks all Our wonderful and talented volunteers for Their dedicated service. We are always looking for eager new volunteers at our three sites. Call us on 905 337 8937 www.senaca.ca Call (905) 338-4643 · Email - lparente@haltonhealthcare.on.ca Log on to - www.haltonhealthcare.com HOST FAMILIES NEEDED! Red Leaf Student Program needs families in Oakville and Burlington to host a Student from Spain in July and August. Students attend classes and activities Monday to Friday. Open Your Home & Hearts to a Student From Spain This Summer Remuneration of $70000/4 weeks paid to host families. MS SOCIETY HALTON REGIONAL CHAPTER 2016 Victoria Ave, Burlington, ON, L7R 1R4 MS SOCIETY HALTON REGIONAL CHAPTER 2016 Victoria Ave, Burlington, ON, L7R 1R4 Veronica 905-637-0879 The Salvation Army Oakville Community Church and Community Services would like to Thank the many volunteers who continue to support us in being an active Ministry in our community. We are indebted to the volunteers for their contribution to the services we provide. It would be impossible for us to achieve this success without your help. You help with a range of activities including our Family Service Programs and Food Bank, Christmas Programming, our annual Food Drive and The Lighthouse Shelter. Our Sunday Worship Service is at 10:30am All are welcome; Please join us! For more information Telephone: 905-681-8770 Toll free: 1-800-211-8322 Telephone: 905 www.mssociety.ca/halton www.mssociety.ca/halton Halton Chapter THANK YOU! We can't say it enough! Thank you to our 490 dedicated youth and adult volunteers who contributed 14,390 hours of their time in 2012. With your help, we were able to make a difference in the lives of thousands of Oakville families. 1225 Rebecca Street, Oakville Thank you and God bless. Tel: (905) 827-5324 www.salvationarmyoakville.ca Get Involved! You can help us continue to make a difference in the lives of others in our community. To get involved visit ymcaofoakville.com, call 905-845-5597, ext. 230 or email volunteer@oakville.ymca.ca. YMCA of Oakville PLEASE CALL TO REGISTER FOR UPCOMING VOLUNTEER OPPOURTUNITIES WITH OUR ANNUAL FOOD DRIVE (905) 827-5324 EXT. 22