WHEREAS, 24 million Canadians give their time through formal or informal types of volunteering, and locally 2723 individuals, and 179 member organizations are registered with VolunteerDufferin.ca; and
WHEREAS, volunteers in Shelburne mentor our children, support those feeling isolated, beautify our green spaces, and fundraise for our charitable organizations; and
WHEREAS, the theme for the celebration of National Volunteer Week 2024 is “Every Moment Matters,” volunteers in Shelburne share their time, skills, empathy and creativity with each and every contribution they make, at a moment when we need support more than ever before; and
WHEREAS, volunteers are vital to making a collective impact on the strength, inclusivity, quality of life and well-being of our communities; and
WHEREAS, Shelburne’s volunteers are individuals, families, workers, retirees, community members of all ages and backgrounds; and
WHEREAS, the collective result of the work done by our town’s volunteers is that Shelburne is a more desirable place to live; and
WHEREAS, volunteers serve on Boards, help host community festivals, stock shelves at food banks, deliver meals to seniors, help in schools, plant community gardens; and
WHEREAS, organizations in Shelburne that rely on volunteers are the fundamental backbone of what helps to make our community thrive;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Wade Mills, Mayor of Shelburne do hereby proclaim April 14 - 20, 2024, as National Volunteer Week, and urge my fellow citizens to recognize the crucial role played by volunteers in our community.