Proclamation: National Volunteer Week, April 14-20, 2024

WHEREAS, a significant portion of the Canadian population, totaling 24 million individuals, dedicate their time to various forms of volunteering, contributing an impressive number of nearly 5 billion volunteer hours annually; and

WHEREAS, within Tay Township, volunteers serve as mentors to our youth, provide support for those feeling isolated, enhance the beauty of our natural spaces, and engage in fundraising efforts for charitable causes; and

WHEREAS, volunteers serve on Boards, help host community events, stock shelves at food banks, deliver meals to seniors, help in schools, plant community gardens; and  

WHEREAS, the theme for the celebration of National Volunteer Week 2024 is “Every Moment Matters,” volunteers in Tay Township share their time, skills, empathy and creativity with 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, Tay Township volunteers are individuals, families, workers, retirees, community members of all ages and backgrounds; and  

WHEREAS, the collective result of the work done by our community volunteers is that Tay Township is a more desirable place to live; and  

WHEREAS, organizations in Tay Township that rely on volunteers are the fundamental backbone of what helps to make our community thrive;  

THEREFORE, I, Ted Walker, Mayor of the Township of Tay 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.

Ted Walker, Mayor