It’s Hamper time!
And just like that, I’ve finished my rookie year as Volunteer Coordinator! Over the last year, I have had the pleasure to welcome over 60 new volunteers to our “Community of Care” within the Wellness Centre and Saint Brigid’s Home. A special welcome to everyone who joined this year, including …
Thank You for Your Generosity!
Thank you for giving to the Community Christmas Hamper Campaign! Thank you for all of the generosity, creativity, perseverance and dedication from all of the organizations, fundraisers, volunteers, community members, staff and people connected to this year’s hamper campaign. We cannot do it without you! We are extremely proud of …
Spread the word – Together WE grow!
Hi everyone! I would like to start by wishing you, our beloved volunteers, a happy summer! This past April, we celebrated YOU through our two online Volunteer Appreciation events under the theme of Together WE Grow! Matt Mardini spread the love with his soulful voice, while William and Cassandra, our …
A feel good WE Volunteer update
When we think of volunteering, we often think of the positive impact it has on the one receiving the goodwill, especially when it’s our vulnerable community members. As it turns out, volunteering actually proves to be a mutually beneficial activity for everyone involved. It’s been a long two years with …
Hello from your new volunteer coordinator!
Have you ever started a new job with butterflies in your stomach, but with the buzz of excitement leading the way? I sure have! Hi, my name is Elise Holloway, and I am thrilled to be your new volunteer coordinator! Taking on the role of volunteer coordinator for Jeffery Hale Community …
In Good Hands and Goodbyes
With the changing colours of the leaves comes the brisk autumn air and the promise of a busy season. We all realize that we will be scuffling along in our snow boots soon enough! Yet, there is a certain energy in the change of season. Have you felt it too? …
You complete us
In April, we celebrated YOU during our virtual Volunteer Appreciation Week. Our theme this year was “You Complete Us”, and that you do! Many of our programs would simply not survive without your help. WE hope to be able to get back to our regular programming, or at least some …
The community Wellness Centre’s Videos from the North Pole Project needs YOU!
In this year of COVID-19, the Grinch has been hard at work keeping us from offering our annual EPIQ HOHOHO Here We Go Again Children’s Christmas Party. Never fear, we are still planning something special for the little ones in our community. A team of jolly volunteers from our EPIQ …
Updates and announcements for volunteering this Fall
September is already upon us and it’s time to share what’s up for volunteers of the Wellness Centre this fall. Gatherings indoors remain restricted, so our doors at 1270 chemin Sainte-Foy remain closed. But don’t fret! We have plenty of virtual workshops and activities up and running for families with …
Volunteering in a COVID-19 world
Well, this spring could not have taken more of a surprise twist when all of us in Quebec City saw a global pandemic come to town. To top it off, now it’s upended everyone’s summer plans too! All of us on the Wellness Centre team understand your feelings. We have …
