Helpers

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

'Keep the change': Volunteers brew up smiles for library regulars

'When you retire, you have to be careful to not sit at home and do nothing. It's important to keep moving, keep your mind going,' says Masa Sone

Mar 3, 2023 5:30 PM Read more >

Listening Post volunteer lends an ear to help people heal

'Sadly, listening as a healing agent is far more rare than it should be and is in danger of becoming extinct in places where we need it to be alive and well,' says David Hill

Feb 16, 2023 7:00 PM Read more >

Alumni members provide time, expertise to help fellow Georgian grads

'Our vision is to inspire lifelong connections, and the best part is being able to be a part of the discussion that shapes, inspires and transforms lives,' says Avery Konda

Feb 3, 2023 7:00 PM Read more >

Community spirit flows through blood donor centre volunteers

'With a nursing background and hearing numerous pleas for blood donations from various media outlets, volunteering at the Barrie clinic seemed a good fit at retirement,' says local woman

Jan 19, 2023 7:00 PM Read more >

Volunteer brews compassion at social enterprise in Barrie

Higher Grounds Coffee House in downtown Barrie provides meaningful experience to volunteers, assistance to those in need

Jan 5, 2023 7:30 PM Read more >

Volunteer food bank provides relief to Georgian students in need

Shortly after his election as VP of sustainability, Krishi Ka Patel confronted by increase of college students attending Food Locker, to a peak of almost 150 requests per week

Dec 23, 2022 1:00 PM Read more >

Volunteers have been driving Barrie Fair tradition since 1853

'Being able to give the remaining farming community and surrounding communities the opportunity to share their lifestyle with the public is a true honour,' says official

Dec 8, 2022 7:00 PM Read more >

Stray cats deserve chance to be cared for, says shelter volunteer

'Often stray cats become strays through no fault of their own,' says Furry Friends Animal Shelter's Nicole Swyers

Nov 24, 2022 7:00 PM Read more >

Dedicated volunteer helps residents live independently at IOOF

'Leaving your own home can be difficult, but the community here makes the transition much easier,' says Dorothy Parnell, who runs the Last Minute Store

Nov 10, 2022 7:00 PM Read more >

Robotic pets bring 'soothing, calming' escape to retirement home

Program at Amica Little Lake in Barrie has helped one woman overcome shyness and also assisted others in managing dementia symptoms

Oct 26, 2022 7:00 PM Read more >

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