111 0 Champion Country, Tuesday, March 29, 2005-25 NATIONAL VOLUNTEER WEEK 4 ;e National Volunteer Week is an annual celebration of the spirit and energy of Canadian volunteers. Every individual volunteei makes a difference in the lives of those he or she serves and the combined effect of Canada's 6.5 million volunteers la a force that shapes our society. *Canadian volunteers give approximately one billion hours a year, the equivalent of 549,000 fuil-time jobs. *The contribution of volunteers is valued at $17 billion dollars per year (using national average wage> National Volunteer Week also provides an opportunity to thank the people who help to shape the experiences of volunteers. Across the spectrum of 180,000 non-profit and charitable organ. izations are thousands of people - both volunteers and paid personnel - who participate in recruiting, training, supporting and recognizing volunteers. n communities across Canada, many of the 180,000 not-for-profit organizations that make Up Canada's voluntary sector set aaide National Volunteer Week as a time f0 hold events that rec ognize, honor and celebrate volunteers. National Volunteer Week la a project of the Canada Volunteerism Initiative funded by the Government of Canada through the Community PartnershipE Program of Canadian Heritage. If you are interested in recognizing volunteers who contribute their time and energy f0 your organization The Champion is publishing a special section on Tuesday April 19, 2005. PIease contact fliana or Kyau'ncee ai Milton Canadian Chanipion Phione: 905-878-2341 Fax: 905-876-2364 Emnil: krowley@&miîloncanadiaaichanmpiOn.com or dianaw@milîoncanadianchanpion.com WATCH FOR... Our Flyer iD Tuesday's issue & \0i(,(ý B(ý Heard c(MIU /vil nTa-lkoel* loin Us .:), (X) M lit Di OriOinaiTaIkFoium ForMilton Ontario Residence Y ilton-com