www.oakvillebeaver.com The Oakville Beaver, Friday December 29, 2006 - 11 good volunteer does not need to be over 30 years old. At the YMCA of Oakville, more than 400 volunteers made a difference in 2006, and many of those volunteers were between the ages of 16 and 24. Anthony Bossio is a great example of a young volunteer at the Y. A Sheridan college student, Anthony spends 20 hours per week at the Y as part of a co-op work project. He reports to Tammy Smith, Supervisor of Staff and Volunteer Development and has managed a variety of responsibilities. Read what Anthony has to say below about his volunteer experience at the Y in an essay which he wrote about his five weeks on the job. The YMCA of Oakville has been a great experience for me, so far. I have learned a lot within the organization in several areas of work. I feel that this experience has helped me grow as a person and will continue to help me in the long run. Some of the areas that I am involved in are youth programs more specifically the Game-on program and Sport Mix programs for youth aged 6 13. Also, I work with A Tammy Smith, my supervisor, on administrative work such as data entry and marketing and promotions for the YMCA of Oakville. Furthermore, I work in the Adventure Centre which is also known as the rock climbing gym, where I took a day lesson on how to belay and I am now belaying participants. The YMCA of Oakville is an amazing organization to be a part of. It operates effectively and efficiently in order to get things done. It is very organized with staff and volunteers and has great customer service representatives helping people when they need it. The YMCA of Oakville is very effective in what they do because they strive on teamwork and great communication with staff and volunteers and our customers appreciate it and notice it, which creates a positive and happy environment, which is what the Y is all about. To learn more about becoming a volunteer at the Y, contact Tammy Smith at 905-845-5597, ext. 230, or at tammysm@oakville.ymca.ca. -- Submitted by the Oakville YMCA. 3 D AY S Youthful volunteers find experience rewarding FT ! DECEMBER 27-31 LE 25 FROM HERE invudrap eryco.co m invudrap eryco.co m invudrap eryco.co m SALE % OFF ALL IN STOCK, REGULAR PRICED MERCHANDISE* BOXING WEEK · drapery + hardware · custom sewing + furniture · in-home consultation · Wrap up the holiday season with our Luxury To GoTM ready-made drapery collection. It's the perfect way to get everything you need to treat your home with something special. Monday to Wednesday: 10am to 6pm Thursday & Friday: 10am to 8pm Saturday: 10am to 6pm Sunday: 12pm to 5pm Stay style savvy with inVU's exclusive newsletter. Sign up today at: QEW / 403 h Lin Guelp TO HERE Fairvi le Map Ave. QEW ew S t. Drury Ln. Caro line S Lake shore Bran t St. e t. Rd. www.invudraperyco.com * Some exceptions apply. All stores closed on Boxing Day. 2004 Caroline Street, Burlington Ontario L7R 1K9 · 905.632.4994 Our 22-Step Healthy Touch® Deep Cleaning System will give you the healthiest, most thorough clean every visit! GRAND OPENING Voted one of Oakville's Best Maid Services ALL ROOMS · Pick up & straighten · Dust sills, ledges, wall hangings · Remove cobwebs · Dust/vacuum furniture · Vacuum floors, carpets · Vacuum stairs · Vacuum under beds · Change linens, make beds · Empty trash KITCHEN · Clean sink · Clean appliance exteriors · Clean inside microwave · Clean range top · Damp wipe cabinet doors · Clean counters · Hand wash floor · Load dishwasher BATHROOMS · Clean sinks, counters; change towels · Clean, disinfect toilets, tubs, showers · Hand wash, disinfect floors WINDOWS · Clean entry windows & one set of patio door windows · Clean window over kitchen sink Call today for a FREE estimate 905-845-9923 www.maids.com Uniformed, trained, bonded, insured, 100% Satisfaction Guarantee