April 16th - Thanks to Our Volunteers

Monday, April 18, 2011

On a very rainy and cool Saturday, Habitat Hamilton's exceutive director was joined by the executive director of Volunteer Hamilton to celebrate the contribution of volunteers to the work of Habitat for Humanity Hamilton. Serving a lunch to volunteers who have contributed to the building of Phase One of the Robert Land Build, and the operations of the ReStore they were joined by many member of the Board of Directors from Habitat.

As part of National Volunteer week this small expression of appreciation celebrated the over 24,000 hours that an army over 700 strong contibuted.  The efforts of the volunteers enable Habitat Hamilton to provide safe decent affordable housing to the community.  The work of the volunteers go beyound the build site and the ReStore operations.  Crews undertake the removal and restoration of used kitchens, assist in community outreach programs and undertake various administrative duties.

Volunteer coordinator Paul de Courcy said, " It's amazing that our volunteers are so generous with their time and skills.  The difference that they make is remarkable."

Future volunteers opportunities cointinue to exist in the ReStore, and with Phase Two of the Robert Land Project starting later this summer look for Community Build days that you can get involved in.

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