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#NVW2020 NATIONAL VOLUNTEER WEEK 2020 APRIL 19-25 Volunteers are leading social change around the world, an effort that is celebrated during National Volunteer Week, held this year from April 19 to 25. International Volunteer Day (IVD) was created by United National Volunteers in 1985 to herald the work of all volun- teers: locally, nationally and internationally. No matter where they are in the world, volunteers work together to improve their communities and that effort has a valuable global impact. This year's campaign theme is a celebration of the com- mitment, dedication and selflessness that are the hallmarks of volunteerism. The theme is: "It's time to applaud our nation's volunteers." From coast to coast to coast, Canada's volunteers work tire- lessly to spur progress in their community, city and country. They give their time in support of causes and programs they believe in, and ask for nothing in return. The economic and community impacts of volunteering are plentiful. They contribute millions of hours and millions more in value and for this -- and many other reasons -- volunteers are brought into the spotlight. The charitable and non-profit sector in Canada is strength- ened by the unwavering support of volunteers. Without them, entire organizations would cease to exist and many Canadians would go without the help they need. From fostering cats and dogs to sorting groceries at a food bank, to organizing a fundraiser -- volunteers add value. Volunteer Week celebrates commitment The Dinner Party event held on International Women's Day in 2018 was a fundraiser for Sexual Assault & Violence Intervention Services (SAVIS) of Halton presented by the Women of Halton Action Movement (WHAM) and the Zonta Club of Oakville. SAVIS offers a 24-hour support and crisis line, as well as public education workshops. Torstar File Photo Halton Violence Prevention Council (HVPC), in partnership with Halton Women's Place and the Region of Halton, kick off Woman Abuse Prevention Month in 2019. They also launched Halton Women's Place's #youtoo campaign. Halton Women's Place provides shelter and crisis support for abused women in the region and relies on volunteer support for programs and fundraising throughout the year. Nikki Wesley, Torstar Julianna Dick's cupcake sales raised $1,100 for the Oakville Milton Humane Society in February. Steve LeBlanc, Torstar 21 | O akville B eaver | T hursday,A pril 16,2020 insidehalton.com Thank You Halton Women's Place Volunteers! For your dedication and time in keeping Halton Women's Place a Safe and Happy Place. From All the Staff at Halton Women's Place Investing in Keeping Women and Children Safe Free counselling in Acton, Burlington, Georgetown, Milton and Oakville Crisis Line 905-875-1555Office 905-825-3622 • www.savisofhalton.org 'A Special Thanks to SAVIS Volunteers' SAVIS of Halton is so grateful for the wonderful volunteers who generously donate their time, energy and compassion on a daily basis. You make an incredible difference in the lives of survivors of violence and we could not do this work without you! Crisis Line 905-875-1555 Celebrating the Value of Volunteering volunteerhalton.ca Thank you Oakville Volunteers for your tremendous contribution! National Volunteer Week April 19 - 25, 2020