Helpers

These stories about the people making positive impacts in our community are made possible through our Community Leaders Program.

Volunteer helps seniors stay fit, connected for healthier life

VON running 74 SMART exercise classes in Barrie each week at 36 different sites; 'It's important to keep the feeling light and have a few laughs, too,' says Rosemary Mowat

Jul 20, 2023 7:00 PM Read more >

Volunteers key to Living Green's three-decade success story

Executive director says it takes 'a special kind of plucky optimist' to forge ahead with environmental work these days

Jul 6, 2023 7:00 PM Read more >

Civic involvement inspires young volunteer at Painswick library

'When I work at the library, I become the first smile that someone sees when they walk through the door,' says Phoenix Gray

Jun 22, 2023 7:00 PM Read more >

IT experts helping small-business owners fortify online security

Free interactive session with local experts taking place June 20 at Sandbox Centre

Jun 8, 2023 7:30 PM Read more >

'Very zen': Firebird Community Cycle ready to soar

'When I saw the mass of jumbled bikes and parts in the shipping containers on my first day at the shop, I felt I was in heaven,' says volunteer mechanic

May 25, 2023 7:00 PM Read more >

Library has you covered with Big Spring Book Sale this month

Last held in 2016, event runs May 26-28 at the Barrie Public Library's downtown branch and is a great way to 'stock up on summer reads'

May 8, 2023 7:00 PM Read more >

'Pay it forward': Volunteers enrich community ... and themselves

Several Barrie-area organizations say they're feeling the pinch when it comes to finding people to fill crucial roles

Apr 26, 2023 7:00 PM Read more >

Every dollar counts: Buzz growing around Razors of Hope event

Jason Helmond dedicating this year's event to Will Dwyer's memory and will use well-known fundraiser's clipboard to hold his pledge sheets

Apr 12, 2023 7:30 PM Read more >

Victim services volunteers there at the worst of times

'We sort of bridge that gap between the emergency people and the family arriving,' says Eileen Bethune, and that could mean making a cup of tea or just listening to their story

Mar 30, 2023 7:00 PM Read more >

Share the love: Volunteers help child welfare agency 'change a life'

'Children and youth don't forget who supported them and cared for them during their most vulnerable times,' says Simcoe Muskoka Family Connexions official

Mar 16, 2023 7:00 PM Read more >

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