The Canadian Chamolon. Tuesdav April 20, 2004-27 National Volunteer Week April 18 to April 24 The Value of One,7The Power of Many Why Should 1 Volunteer? " Help build a stronger community " Leam new skills " Meet new people " Try something différent " Help others in the community " Provide needed volunteer skills " Explore new challenges * Gain experience " Become involved " Have fun The New Volunteer One in four Cariadians volunteer More young people volunteer to gain work-related skills More new Canadians volunteer to develop work experience and to practice lunguage skills More persons with disabîhities view volun- teermng as a meuningfui way to participate in community life Victorian Order of Nurses HALTON BRANCH .eThatnk you to our f /i5\ reicateel volurntero. 14to your corrmumity. Wetl Ponde To volunteer wltt VON Halton ploase calt (905) 827-8800 Toli Free 1-800-387-7127 M IMIIONI Votunteers are a oery important pari nf sur community lite and Miton la bleaaed euth maoy caring and dedi- cateri volunteera. On behaîf of Town Council and the Citizensot the Town nf Miton, 1 would like to ttiank ail the Milton Volunteers for a year of caring, sharing, dedication and commit- ment. The contribution ot nolanteers as needed more than ever wiffo huan service agencies facing a grseing demand for aervices. Yournvolunteer service andf cnntii- butin made to tihe sert ety of social, caleuraI, recre- ational andf commitee acities are esaential fi sur cnmmunty. We tinour sur enlunfeera for helping ta bouilit our csm- musity stire beat place fa lice, work and ptay. Mayor Krantz and Members of Milton Counicil 4.- COMMUNITY LIVNG fv NORTH HALTON Cimnitty Livng North Hatons mission is fi prîvîde supports iid servitces tri iîdividîulswith develipmeîtal disabilities aid fi ethaice their persinal griwthand inclusioin jr sr cimînînity THANK YOUIto ail of out volunteers for your valuabit contribution and for helping us toward Our vision: "An inclusive commrunity, where everyone bedongs., We greatly appreciate ail that you do aid the difference you make in the lives of thers. For sduritw opposf unit its plastet ontact Héat her Thompson at 90"-7656t. 34 Where Can 1 Volunteer? Social Service Agencies Education Arts & Culture Environmental Organîzations Health Cure & Health Promotion Recreation & Sports Justice & Correctional Services What Can 1 Do? " Volunteer with un individual or wvith a group " Volunteer ut home; ai the agency or organization's premises; or out in the community " Volunteer the time you wunt to give: days or eveningi; on un on-going or short termn basic * Volunteer opportunities are muny and vuried: " edii a newsletier " he a driver " ungwer a crisis line * look afier cats & dogs " be a tutor " be a cunvusser " cati or visit a shut-in " do computer work " deliver meuhs When you choosc to share your time ssith a child, you can makle a lietie magie. SBe a Big Brother or an In-Sehool Mentor and you wîll change two lives... yours and theirs! IMen and women are needed as volunteers. Flnd out more, visit our web site at www.bigbrothersofhalton.org or cali us today at 905-339-2355 Big Brothers of Halton 464 Morden Road OakviIle, ON L6K 3W4 .,(Big Brothers Cof Halton Thank You Volunteers ,SlpeiIl A Awork of hcartl Your contributions, large or smaîl, enhance our Centre's activities and services, creating a triendly and caring environment for seniors to participate in activities and build oea friendahipa. THANK VOUI New members are always welcome - oeil us today! MILTON SENIORS' ACTIVITY CENTRE MITN 905-875-1681 f1- ýèý ý VOLUNTEER SERVICES UNIT 878-5511 ext 5035 Box 2700 Oakville, ON L6J 5C7 The Halton Regional Police Service has long been supported through the efforts of many citizens, who have donated their timne volunteering for the Police Service. The Service would like ta recognize and thank the members of the Victîm Services Unit, Police Auxiliary, Citizens on Phone Patrol, Acton Store Front, Neighborhood Watch and the Community Consultation Committee, and other individuals who volunteer their time. The dedication and work performed by these people certainly enhance the services provided bo the community by the Halton Regional Police. THE t LUNG ASSOCLATKJN Volunteerism has always been the "breath of life" for The Lung Association. 7/uuu Î/0a to our volunteers for their enthusiasm and dedicafion in helping us improve long health. When you can't breathe, nothing elne mottera. www.on.lung.ca 905-847-1033 1 Volunteer because 1 have se much te effer. becaue we retfred frm werk, flot frein IifL Help kids dlscVe art. because it's -what 1 believe in. Ontario Earty Years Thlknks to ail aur wonderful volunteers. MCRC & Ont. Early Years Center appreciate ail you do for us. For information cal! 905-876-1244 ext. 16 rnThank you to ail IMioNi of our r oute We wauld like ta express aur appreciation to the many volunteers who dedicate their timne ta the Town of Milton by serving on aur committees, helping ta organize events and participating in many af aur initiatives. Vour contributions make a distinct difference in our community.