Helpers

These stories about the people making positive impacts in our community are made possible through the continued support of Barber & Haskill as part of our Community Leaders Program.

Local volunteers are the wind in the sails of the Ship’s Company

'We are maintaining an art that’s nearly been lost,' says volunteer for The Ship’s Company, which has built four replica boats, each one bigger than the last

Sep 9, 2023 2:30 PM Read more >

'It’s my lifeline': Volunteer sings praises of local seniors centre

'If people need it, I help out,' says Gerry Peters, who has volunteered at Askennonia Senior Centre in Midland since 2005

Aug 8, 2023 2:30 PM Read more >

'It's very rewarding': Local woman is a passionate trailblazer

'It’s very satisfying in the end to see people enjoying the fruits of your labour,' says Frieda Baldwin, who has been a local trails volunteer for more than 35 years

Jul 10, 2023 2:30 PM Read more >

GIVE Midland group helps those in the community who are struggling

'The main goal is to provide a space where you can come to ask for help without any judgment,' says woman behind GIVE Midland Facebook group

Jun 10, 2023 12:30 PM Read more >

Local retiree supplies a doll a day for kids at hospital

June O’Leary has knit over more than Izzy dolls for children that come to GBGH since she started knitting the dolls about six years ago and shows no signs of stopping

May 9, 2023 12:14 PM Read more >

HELPERS: Sanity cornerstone of local volunteer’s life’s work

Lorna Tomlinson continues to volunteer at the organization she helped build from the ground up to give her life structure, and because charities and thriving communities rely on volunteers to make it all work

Apr 13, 2023 7:29 AM Read more >

Seeing grief as companion, not enemy, key for hospice volunteer

Joanne Byrick, who lost her son Ben when he was 24, says bereavement is about learning to live with grief and share in the sadness, joy and laughter of the life the person lived

Mar 12, 2023 2:43 PM Read more >

HELPERS: Variety is truly the spice of life for local volunteer

Few are as fit for volunteering as local charmed retiree Wendy (Birdie) Roper who can’t stop moving

Feb 8, 2023 2:43 PM Read more >

From camper to volunteer for this future leader

14-year-old volunteers at the camp she once attended at BGC North Simcoe, which she points out feels like 'just one big family'

Jan 9, 2023 2:43 PM Read more >

HELPERS: Volunteer making connections with Métis culture

'There is this misconception that we’re First Nations,' volunteer says, noting the Métis bridge cultures between the European and Indigenous communities

Dec 9, 2022 7:29 AM Read more >

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