VOCM Volunteer Week Goes Ahead Virtually Despite Pandemic Volunteer Week kicks off today, and like everything these days, the way in which volunteers are being recognized has changed. Penelope Rowe of the Community Sector Council says Volunteer Week … Apr 19, 2020 Read more
CBC News Meet the volunteers sewing masks for hospitals and nursing homes Teresa Shaver used to sew about once a week. Now she does it every day to help fight the spread of COVID-19. The Oshawa, Ont., woman is one of the … Apr 1, 2020 Read more
MUN Gazette ‘Root of who we are’ A Memorial University alumna and current student have been honoured for their efforts to make a difference in their communities. Jan 29, 2020 Read more
CBC News Unseen hunger: How a community effort brought food to those who needed it most I often think that I don't have very much, but an experience this weekend has reminded me of the abundance around me, and how vulnerable some people in our very … Jan 29, 2020 Read more
VOCM Family of Joshua Wall Organizing Volunteer Search Team Wall went missing during the storm on Friday in the Roaches Line area. Wall’s cousin, Katelynn Hamlyn, says they are getting volunteers together to continue the search now that the … Jan 22, 2020 Read more
CBC News These N.L. crafters are making joey pouches to help injured Australian animals It's been a decade since Amanda Young visited Australia, but she felt compelled to help after seeing the fire-ravaged images and hearing about the hundred of millions of dead animals … Jan 11, 2020 Read more