Paws To Read program helps kids in the HRM improve reading skills

Excerpt: “…The Halifax Public Libraries knows this to be true. They have been partnering with Therapeutic Paws of Canada (TPOC) and one of their children’s programs, TPOC Paws To Read, which matches young readers with TPOC Child Certified Therapy Dogs. The TPOC Paws To Read program provides an opportunity for children to read to a certified therapy dog and handler. The presence of the dog provides a relaxing setting for the child to practice their literacy skills….” Author: Debra Wells-Hopey Date of Article: January 9, 2017 Source: Chronicle Herald Website: http://thechronicleherald.ca/halifaxcitizen/1430504-paws-to-read-program-helps-kids-in-the-hrm-improve-reading-skills

New Glasgow invites nominations for outstanding volunteers

Excerpt: “…Every April, during National Volunteer Week, the Province of Nova Scotia pays tribute to volunteers nominated by organizations and communities at the Provincial Volunteer Awards. Each year the awards honour volunteers from across the province for their selfless contributions. Outstanding New Glasgow volunteers can be nominated for a Provincial Volunteer Award in the following categories: Representative Volunteer Award, Youth Volunteer Award, and Family Volunteer Award….” Author: Date of Article: January 9, 2017 Source: New Glasgow News Website: http://www.ngnews.ca/news/local/2017/1/8/new-glasgow-invites-nominations-for-outstanding-volunteers.html

Soul’s Harbour offering free meals for those in need on New Year’s Eve

Excerpt: “…More than 300 guests were in attendance at this year’s annual Soul’s Harbour Holiday Dinner in Halifax, which is held to offer free meals to those in need. The meal is symbolic of an effort to keep the Christmas spirit of compassion going into the New Year and beyond….” Author: Date of Article: December 31, 2016 Source: CTV News Website: http://atlantic.ctvnews.ca/soul-s-harbour-offering-free-meals-for-those-in-need-on-new-year-s-eve-1.3223316

Halifax Jews cook Christmas lunch for seniors, Muslims buy presents for families who can’t afford them

Excerpt: “…Halifax Jews and Muslims didn’t celebrate Christmas but did lend a helping hand to those celebrating this year. Atlantic Jewish Council (AJC) volunteers prepared a turkey meal on Christmas for guests at Spencer House Seniors’ Centre….” Author: Steve Silva Date of Article: December 25, 2016 Source: Global News Website: http://globalnews.ca/news/3147244/halifax-jews-cook-christmas-lunch-for-seniors-muslims-buy-presents-for-families-who-cant-afford-to/

Operation Red Nose volunteers ensuring safe ride home for holiday party-goers

Excerpt: “…Like the famous reindeer it’s named after, Operation Red Nose has become a Christmas staple. For 22 years, its festive volunteers have been helping Winnipeggers and their vehicles get home safely from their holiday parties….” Author: Emad Agahi Date of Article: December 19, 2016 Source: CTV News Website: http://winnipeg.ctvnews.ca/operation-red-nose-volunteers-ensuring-safe-ride-home-for-holiday-party-goers-1.3209788

DeRico Symonds is young and making a very big impact

Excerpt: “… That’s a message DeRico Symonds works hard to share with the young people who look up to him. Not yet 28 years old, Symonds has already received awards for his commitment to community, including the Queens Diamond Jubilee Century of Service Award and the Irving and Ruth Pink award for youth development and social justice. …” Author: Yvette d’Entremont Date of Article: December 19, 2016 Source: Truro Daily news Website: http://www.trurodaily.com/living/2016/12/19/derico-symonds-is-young-and-making-a-very-big-impact.html

Halifax Heroes: DeRico Symonds is young and making a very big impact

Excerpt: “… That’s a message DeRico Symonds works hard to share with the young people who look up to him. Not yet 28 years old, Symonds has already received awards for his commitment to community, including the Queens Diamond Jubilee Century of Service Award and the Irving and Ruth Pink award for youth development and social justice. …” Author: Yvette d’Entremont Date of Article: December 17, 2016 Source: Metro Halifax Website: http://www.metronews.ca/news/halifax/2016/12/17/halifax-heroes-derico-symonds-power-of-community.html

Space already at a premium at Halifax’s homeless shelters

Excerpt: “…Halifax’s major homeless shelters are near capacity even before the official start of winter and many are in need of more food donations and volunteers to help weather the chilly weather. At the Out of the Cold shelter, organizer Jeff Karabanow said more people are coming through the doors this December than at the same time last year….” Author: Steve Berry Date of Article: December 15, 2016 Source: CBC News Website: http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/halifax-shelters-filling-up-as-temperatures-drop-1.3897332

Halifax volunteer firefighter recruitment going well despite challenges

Excerpt: “… Lindsay Lamrock loves being a volunteer firefighter. For the past year, Lamrock has served at Station 56 Black Point. She was one of 57 new volunteer firefighters who came onboard in 2015 and she actively encourages anyway interested to give it a try. …” Author: Yvette d’Entremont Date of Article: December 15, 2016 Source: Halifax Metro Website: http://www.metronews.ca/news/halifax/2016/12/15/hrm-volunteer-firefighter-recruitment-good-despite-challenge.html

Why You Should Volunteer Abroad This Summer

Excerpt: “…Well hello summer! You’re finally here, forcing your unyielding heat and lengthy daylight hours on anyone who will listen. As the season rolls in, you are probably contemplating where you should go for your summer vacation. Have you ever considered volunteering abroad?…” Author: Danielle Nelson Date of Article: June 23, 2016 Source: The Huffington Post Website: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/danielle-nelson/why-you-should-volunteer-_b_10624642.html