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National Volunteer Week: Why Louise chooses to volunteer

National Volunteer Week: Why Louise chooses to volunteer

Thanks to my mother, I learned the values of being a volunteer at a young age. She set up a soup kitchen at my elementary school, ensuring that my classmates coming to school without lunch wouldn’t go hungry. When my brother and sister and I joined the Cubs, Brownies, and Girl Guides, my mother volunteered as a leader. She canvassed for various charities. She was always quick to help whenever someone asked.

Stacy volunteers to meet new people

Stacy volunteers to meet new people

I’m Stacy — A.K.A. Super Stacy! —and I volunteer with the Alzheimer Society of Ontario. I was born in Toronto and have lived here all my life. I like to keep busy and work hard. I enjoy volunteering with the Alzheimer Society because I support their cause and want to help in any way I can. I have volunteered with the Alzheimer Society since June 2014, coming in once a week to help with various tasks in the office. Everyone…

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Jaclyn volunteers for work experience

Jaclyn volunteers for work experience

My name is Jaclyn Turpin and I volunteer with the Alzheimer Society of Oxford. I am a student at King’s University College studying Family Studies and Thanatology (bereavement and grief). Volunteering with the Alzheimer Society allows me to put my academic knowledge to practice. Additionally, I love working with people and supporting those who experienced loss. I am a support services volunteer. The Alzheimer Society did an amazing job ensuring I had a position that met my interests as well…

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