Volunteers in Vaughan recognized for their generous community service
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Volunteers have an incredible impact on the health and well-being of a community. By donating their time and energy to important causes, they are contributing to the success and quality of life in the City of Vaughan.
Every year, the City’s non-profit organizations and community groups are invited to nominate one individual each whose passion and actions make a distinct impact in the community. In celebration of National Volunteer Week, Mayor Maurizio Bevilacqua and Members of Council recognized the efforts of 66 local volunteers at a special ceremony at Vaughan City Hall on April 16.
Family and friends attended the special event as the award recipients received a volunteer recognition certificate and lapel pin from Mayor Bevilacqua. The festivities also included a performance by Alexandra Tersigni, a Grade 11 student and Vaughan resident, who sang the national anthem.
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“Volunteering is the ultimate form of public service and the City is proud to honour the outstanding achievements of our many volunteers. The people who give their time and energy so generously represent the heartbeat of our City, and showcase the traits our community values and respects. As a City that encourages residents to become involved and engaged, I offer my congratulations and express my sincere gratitude to all the volunteers for their contribution to improving our quality of life.”
-Mayor Maurizio Bevilacqua
QUICK FACTS
- National Volunteer Week takes place each year in April
- The annual week pays tribute to the millions of Canadian volunteers who dedicate their time and energy to making a difference in their local community
- According to Statistics Canada, volunteers devoted almost two-billion hours in 2013 to their volunteer activities, or the equivalent of about one-million full-time jobs (General Social Survey - Giving, Volunteering and Participating, 2013)
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