Tay Township Proclaims April 19 - 25, 2026 as National Volunteer Week

This National Volunteer Week (NVW), we are recognizing the people and organizations that fuel positive change.

Whereas, 73% of Canada contributes their time through formal and informal volunteer roles, giving approximately 4.1 billion volunteer hours annually, strengthening belonging, well‑being, equity, and resilience; and

Whereas, volunteers in Tay Township ignite impact every day—mentoring youth, supporting isolated residents, welcoming newcomers, advancing equity, caring for community spaces, responding to emergencies, and building strong neighbourhoods; and

Whereas, volunteers in Tay Township continue to demonstrate generosity, compassion, creativity, and leadership, strengthening the social fabric and advancing efforts toward a more just, inclusive, and connected community; and

Whereas, the volunteers of Tay Township represent diverse ages, backgrounds, cultures, identities, and lived experiences, each bringing unique energy and perspective that ignites meaningful change; and

Whereas, the collective contributions of volunteers ensure that Tay Township remains a welcoming, connected, and thriving place to live, work, learn, and play; and

Whereas, we encourage people in Tay Township to explore ways of giving back, to find your thing, and to engage in creating a strong and resilient community through volunteer action; and

Therefore, I, Ted Walker, Mayor of the Tay Township do hereby proclaim April 19-25, 2026, as National Volunteer Week, and I encourage all residents to celebrate and thank the people whose dedication ignites meaningful change and strengthens our community.

Ted Walker, Mayor