Article for October 2024
South Okanagan Similkameen Community Connections Volunteer Centre
Prepared by Laura Turnbull
Board Chairperson
Looking at my October calendar I am surprised that it is so full. There is time scheduled for helping a friend with a shared project for our church. The Thanksgiving weekend has cooking and baking for 12 folk who will be joining us, so they are not alone at this seasonal time. Then I have a few meetings to attend as a board member. And at the end of the month, I will be joining many of you at the Blanket Exercise workshop (more information will be announced!). I imagine many of you have a calendar that looks something like mine.
Why am I so committed to volunteering and helping others? As a retired person, it helps fill time. As a person who loves to be around others, it feels good to be of assistance. As a woman who has developed a lot of skills, it is great to share some of them. As a citizen, I see need, and I try to respond.
Do you have time to spare? Would you like to meet new people? Gain confidence. Engage in meaningful community involvement. The SOSCC Volunteer Centre is the place to turn to. Subrina Monteith, the Executive Director would like to meet with you! Call for an appointment at 1-888-576-5661, info@volunteercentre.info or check out the website: http://www.volunteercentre.info. Why not make the South Okanagan Similkameen Community Connections Volunteer Centre and one or more of its many organizations, community groups, and activities part of your October experience. You won’t regret it!
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