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Friday, September 24, 2010

15 - Daycare

Doley H, Toronto, Canada.

"Here is a photo of helping hands that represents the good work being done in our local church daycare centre."



Thursday, September 9, 2010

12, 13 and 14 - Promoting Independence Amongst Seniors

Thanks to Alisha Ali, Volunteer Coordinator at SPRINT for showing us how valuable our senior volunteers are.

Nancy C, Toronto, Canada.
97 year old Nancy C volunteers to stuff and send out client bills.
Here are her busy hands at work.
Marie L, Toronto, Canada.
Marie knits a bereavement outfit for families who are mourning the loss of their new born infants. Volunteers like Marie help families to focus on healing.
Blanche S, Toronto, Canada.

Blanche calls clients to let them know their transportation schedule. She provides this great service with a friendly voice and kind words.

8, 9, 10, 11 - Evergreen Brick Works

Thanking the wonderful Becky L, at Evergreen Brick Works for these photos.
Marcella T, Volunteer Advisor, Toronto, Canada.
Every Saturday at 6:30am, Weekend Program Assistant volunteers start arriving to help with set up for the Farmers' Market. Step one is always a fresh brew of coffee!

Natalia C, Weekend Program Assistant, Toronto, Canada.

Hands on eco-crafts for the big and small are offered at Evergreen Brick Works. Volunteer Natalia helps Resident Artist Morgan Zigler to create aquaducts out of Japanese Knot Weed (an invasive species found in the area.) These aquaducts will help to water the Children's Garden.

Evergreen Bike Works Assistant, Toronto, Canada.

Evergreen was very excited to introduce bike programming this year after hiring Bike Educator Shah Mohamed. He works with volunteers to develop the bike shop on-site and offer bike education to anyone and everyone!

Emma N, Weekend Program Assistant and Camp Counsellor, Toronto, Canada.
You can find Emma at the Farmers' Market on the weekends. This year she also volunteered with the inaugural Green City Adventure Camp for kids. Here she is working on the community cork board made from donated corks which will serve as a place to post news about exciting things happening at Evergreen Brick Works.