Midhurst/April 12, 2023 – April 16 to 22 marks National Volunteer Week in Canada. This year’s theme, Volunteering Weaves us Together, highlights how important volunteering is to the strength and vibrancy of our communities.
The County of Simcoe is grateful to our 110 Simcoe Strong volunteers, who last year gave more than 8,800 hours of their time to our Long-Term Care and Seniors Services locations and the Simcoe County Museum. This year, the Simcoe Strong Volunteer program is recognizing our volunteers with the theme of “sweeter than maple syrup, thanks for sticking with us”, as volunteers are the roots that make strong communities.
“Thank you to all who give their most valuable gift, their time, in support of something they believe in,” said Warden Basil Clarke. “Small actions can have a positive impact on our community.”
The County encourages residents to take a moment this week to share a message of thanks through social media using the hashtags #NVW2023 and #WeavingUsTogether.
For more details on our Simcoe Strong Volunteer programs or to find out how you can join our tremendous team of Simcoe Strong volunteers, please visit our Long-Term Care and Seniors Services and Simcoe County Museum program pages. As noted by renowned statesman Winston Churchill, “you make a living by what you get. You make a life by what you give.”
County of Simcoeis composed of sixteen member municipalities and provides crucial public services to County residents in addition to providing paramedic and social services to the separated cities of Barrie and Orillia. Visit our website at simcoe.ca.
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CONTACTS
Jen Straw
Senior Public Relations Consultant
County of Simcoe, Service Simcoe Department
705-790-5979(mobile)
Jennifer.Straw@simcoe.ca
Collin Matanowitsch
Public Relations Manager
County of Simcoe, Service Simcoe Department
705-734-8386 (mobile)
Collin.Matanowitsch@simcoe.ca