National Volunteer Week is a special time set aside in April each year to honor and recognize Canadians (Thetis Island volunteers) who donate time and energy to their fellow citizens. National Volunteer Week also raises awareness of the vital contribution volunteers make to our communities and our country.
History of National Volunteer Week
National Volunteer Week was first proclaimed in 1943. In Montréal, Toronto, Winnipeg and Vancouver, Women's Voluntary Services organized special events to draw the public's attention to the vital contribution women were making to the war effort on the home front. In the late 1960s, the idea of a designated week to honor volunteers was revived and the focus was broadened to include all community volunteers. With local community organizations taking the lead, National Volunteer Week promotions and celebrations continue to grow.
Celebrate National Volunteer Week. April 14-20
From coast to coast, volunteers continue to strengthen our communities.
On Thetis Island, you as volunteers serve on boards and committees, organize events and activities, First Responders and Fire Fighters, coach teams, read to children, support the greater community through organized health programs, food bank and so much more.
Volunteers do the work they do because they believe in causes, equal opportunities, clean, healthy and safe community spaces, active living, and helping others. Volunteers simply aspire to make life better for others and we honor you for doing so.
Reflecting on the efforts you make we continue to promote and celebrate volunteers not only during National Volunteer Week but each and every day.
So, thanks for doing what you do.
Anne-Marie
