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22-The Canadian ChamDion, Tuesdav. Arl 11l. 2000 THANKS TO OUR MANY SPECIAL VOLUNTEERS!! Thank yuu to ài our wondet'ful volunteers. Wo cinrprpls annrpriatp thp wnrc uni dn United Way ~ of Milton VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR CAMPAIGN 2000 Cail 875-2550 Victorian Order 0f N urses HALTON BRANCH Thanik you to our ,/\,1 cicatcd~ volunitecre. You have madie ani -excelleit; corltrLutiotn VO~N t;o your comrmuffity. CANADA WelI I9onc! To volunteer with VON Halton please Cali 827-8800 Toli Free 1-800-387-7127 '744 '/da e Canadian .4. RED CROSS 875-1459 The Halton Social Planning Council and Volunteer Centre Celebrates The Volunteers of Yesteryear and Today During National Volunteer Week, April 9 - 15. Milton will join communities across the country tu devoted to volunteers was revived during the recognize the contributions of Canadian 1960s. In 1990 Volunteer Canada proclaimed the volunteers during National Volunteer Week, April third week in April as National Volunteer Week, a 9-15. This year's theme, "Volunteering, a time- time to recognize the contribution of s'olunteers honoured tradition", sets the stage for Volunteer from coast to coast. Centres, and member agencies to thank both the There are over 10,000 volunteers in the Milton volunteers of yesteryear and the volunteers of area. People searching for ways to enrich their today. lives are donating time and skills to the communi- National Volunteer Week is an opportunity to ty. The Halton Social Planning Council and celebrate Milton's volunteers and their vital contri- Volunteer Centre serves the community as an bution which make our communities strong and advocate and catalyst for volunteerism, providing Canadian society as a whole. leadership and support for volunteer efforts and Lita Goodspeed, President of the Board of operating as central clearing house for volunteer- Directors of Volunteer Canada, says "National ing Volunteer~~~~~~ Wekpoie h efe PO tty National Volunteer Week is significant because the to meach out and thank our volunteers; it is a time okfvlutesipcsiralyvr set to recognize the valuable contribution votunteers or f oy lun e mat tall everyin scta make to the health of our communities. Volunteers o scet, inhcudn heltur , an ecation, socia are truly Canada'u ftnest natural reuource." sevcsyotcuursrsadrcetinth "Our country was built on the generosity of arts, and the enviroument. The week is also volunteeru caring for the sick, feeding the hungry, important because it helpu many agencies to even helping clear your neighbour's land are aIl recruit new volunteers and to oetain those who are part of our history," says Paddy Bowen, executive already invotved. To explore volunteer opportuni- director of Volunteer Canada. Ib'is year National ties Milton volunteers can visit our web site: Votunteer Week encourages Canadians to reflect www.haltonvolunteer.org, a unique internet on the contributions votunteeru have made in the matching program, containing over 200 opportuni- past. l is also a time tu recognize the 7.5 million tien needing 1300 individuau or contact the volunteers active today - the people who are out Volunter Centre aI (905) 878-0955 for a personal there making a difference," nays Bowen. interview. National Volunteer Week began in 1943 as The Volunteer Centre would like to thank and volunteer recruitment effort to enlist women for honour Canada's past and present volunteers in wartime voluntary service. The concept of a week Milton. 200o Thone Z Your contributions, large or smnail, enhance our Y 0 w MCent re's activities and MILTUN services, c reating a friendly and caring * environment for seniors 0to participate in activities and build new friendsh ips. New members are always welcome - cail us today! Milton Seniors' Activity Centre 875-1681 M IMILTONI Our community is strengthened by the dedicated volunteers who serve on Town committees, and by those who organize community events. Your support and commitment are appreciated. e" VQ4ê && e"tV4 elY$ q Ll11tQ White Oaks Area would like to thank ail the ladies in the Halton Division who unselfishly donate their time ta the girls. Anyone interested in further information on Girl Guides can contact White Oaks Office at 279-2790. SGirl Guides of Canada Guides du Canada For Loving, Carirtg and Sha ring... MOUNT NEMO CHRISTIAN NURSING HOME Thanks ail our VOL UNTEERS! Mt. Nemno values your diligent efforts in enriChing the lives of our residents. May y0u continue to be blessed in your service in the upcoming year. Thank you! Brad McCulloch Jennifer Woolner (905) 335-3636 T'hanke Vo MiIVom FrlencI0 volunVeer0 who make a chilkrenl'e livee.