Posts Tagged ‘Volunteers’
Celebrating Our Volunteers: The Value of One, The Power of Many
Across the country, we are celebrating National Volunteer Week from April 18 – 24. This year’s theme is The Value of One, The Power of Many. Volunteer Canada describes it as an opportunity to reflect “on the awe-inspiring acts of kindness by millions of individuals AND the magic that happens when we work together towards…
Read MoreInternational Volunteer Day 2019 – Volunteer for an Inclusive Future
Today we celebrate International Volunteer Day, a time to recognize the contributions that volunteers make to help build a community where all can belong and grow. This year’s theme, chosen by United Nations Volunteers, is “Volunteer for an inclusive future.” According to their website, the theme aims to highlight “Social Development Goal 10 and the…
Read MoreWhen you volunteer, you’re showing people that they matter
We are still thinking about the great insights our keynote speaker and panelists shared at The Spirit of Volunteering event that took place Thursday, April 11. Keynote speaker Lindell Smith shared his story as a young man in Halifax’s North End. For him, volunteering really started when he noticed things that he wished would improve…
Read MoreOn International Volunteer Day, we say “thank you”!
Today is International Volunteer Day, a time to recognize the role that volunteers play in helping to build communities. This year’s theme, “Volunteers build Resilient Communities”, recognizes volunteers across the globe – with a special focus on local community volunteers – who contribute to making their communities more resilient against natural disasters, economic stresses and political…
Read MoreSupperNova Multicultural Community Potluck
The rain didn’t dampen the fun at SupperNova Multicultural Community Potluck on Saturday, October 20. Community members new and old came together at the Bella Rose Arts Centre to share food, laughter, and traditions. Guests enjoyed performances by singer Iryna Gerus, belly dancing troupe the Halifax Shimmy Mob, and Syrian drummers Homs Al Adiya. Thank you to…
Read MoreHelping to build a welcoming and inclusive province: Roshanak Sadeghi-Zadeh
Mentors played a huge role in helping Roshanak Sadeghi-Zadeh settle in Canada, and now she is assisting others by being a mentor and practice interviewer at ISANS. “Mentors really impacted my life,” says Roshanak. “They empowered me to find my way in this big scary new world when I first came to Canada.” Roshanak had…
Read MoreDr. Margaret Casey wins ISANS Award for work with International Medical Graduates
Congratulations to Dr. Margaret Casey, winner of this year’s ISANS Award for her exceptional efforts in welcoming immigrants to Nova Scotia and in assisting them to successfully integrate into the community. Dr. Margaret Casey has been supporting the immigrant community in Nova Scotia for more than 13 years. As an ISANS volunteer, she shares her…
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