National Volunteer Week runs April 18-24, with its 2021 theme being “The Value of One, The Power of Many,” which reflects the acts of kindness by millions of dedicated individuals working together towards a common purpose.
Jennifer Dubé, Coordinator of Client Services at Pelham Cares, noted that the past year has presented communities with emergency lockdowns, job losses, business and service closures, and online learning stressors for students and families. She said that the contributions of Pelham Cares volunteers have been invaluable throughout the pandemic, with some 40 volunteers contributed close to 4,000 hours of service, including 17,000 kilometres driven to transport seniors and those in need to medical appointments. Their annual food drive involved 300 volunteers in shifts over five weeks.
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