VOCM Volunteers Come Together to Repair Well-Used Bridge in George's Brook Although the province has several months until snowmobiling weather, the summer is a good time to groom trails and fix up old bridges. A group of volunteers took advantage of … Aug 17, 2020 Read more
VOCM Miss Achievement Newfoundland and Labrador Leadership Program Officially Cancelled The not-for-profit organization has been in operation for 15 years and has awarded $150,000 in scholarships for leadership and volunteer work. The organization says they will continue to be present … Aug 16, 2020 Read more
CBC News Donations let struggling Shea Heights daycare doors stay open - for now After a flood of community financial support, a daycare in the Shea Heights neighbourhood of St. John's that had said it would have to close its doors Friday is now … Jul 31, 2020 Read more
DurhamRegion.com Oshawa firefighters distribute food boxes to 100 local families Partnering with Global Medic, Oshawa firefighters dropped of food boxes to 100 families in need. Tiffany Wallace, a dispatcher with Oshawa Fire Services who helped organize the project, explains the … Jul 27, 2020 Read more
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 01, 2020 Read more