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National Volunteer Week begins today

Posted on April 15, 2018 by Gail Dever

National Volunteer Week is a time to celebrate and thank Canada’s 12.7 million volunteers and the more than 62 million volunteers in the United States. From April 15 to 21, both countries are recognizing the contributions of volunteers in their … Continue reading →

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Quebec heritage group seeks nominations for volunteer awards

Posted on January 10, 2017 by Gail Dever

The Quebec Anglophone Heritage Network (QAHN) seeks nominations for its two annual volunteer recognition awards – the Marion Phelps Award and the Richard Evans Award. These awards, presented by QAHN each year at its annual convention, recognize exceptional volunteer commitment … Continue reading →

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This week’s crème de la crème — April 18, 2015

Posted on April 18, 2015 by Gail Dever

Today marks the 75th anniversary of women in Quebec receiving the right to vote in provincial elections. While the bill was adopted on April 18, 1940, Quebec women would have to wait until the next provincial general election on August … Continue reading →

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National Volunteer Week 2015 begins today

Posted on April 12, 2015 by Gail Dever

Today, April 12, marks the beginning of National Volunteer Week in Canada and the United States. Australia will hold National Volunteer Week, from May 11 to 17, with the theme Give Happy Live Happy, and across the United Kingdom, people … Continue reading →

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California GS promotes creative way to recruit volunteers

Posted on April 10, 2014 by Gail Dever

Take a look here at how the California Genealogical Society suggests one can quietly encourage members to learn about volunteering. It is low cost, delivers the message, and I bet it encourages members to talk to each other.

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