Halifax Volunteer News
Paws To Read program helps kids in the HRM improve reading skills
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“…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
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“…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….”
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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
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“…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….”
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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
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“…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
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“…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
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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.
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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
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“…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
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“…
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.
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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
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“…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