HELPERS

Helpers articles share stories related to volunteerism in Greater Sudbury. This section is made possible by our Community Leaders Program.

Helpers: Meet Vince Perdue, the volunteer who co-founded Sudbury Rocks!!!

The long-time runner is involved with several causes, but still describes himself as an ‘accidental volunteer’

Jul 8, 2020 12:10 PM Read more >

Helpers: Volunteers keep Canada’s multiculturalism alive, says Sudbury’s Lucy Przybysz

‘Miss Lucy’ is proud of her Polish heritage — and her delicious perogies — and her volunteer work reflects this

Jul 1, 2020 12:00 PM Read more >

Helpers: Her mother taught her community was everything, so she passed that along to her own children

Madeleine Piette has driven cancer patients to appointments and given her time to Maison McCulloch Hospice, and says volunteering has been a tremendous help in her life

Jun 24, 2020 12:04 PM Read more >

Helpers: Tireless volunteer improvises way to keep giving back during pandemic

Retired meteorologist Jack Decorby found a way to volunteer from home during COVID-19

Jun 17, 2020 12:00 PM Read more >

Helpers: Volunteers don’t need special expertise, says Dan Lee, just the will to make things better

Retired OPP officer has a volunteer resumé as long as your arm

Jun 10, 2020 12:00 PM Read more >

Helpers: Capreol's Ken Gustafson loves volunteering, and wants millennials to follow in his footsteps

‘You’ll meet nice people and make lifelong friends,’ he said

Jun 3, 2020 12:00 PM Read more >

Helpers: Don’t underestimate the power of a smile, says volunteer (and new Canadian)

Meet Margo Fey, who moved across the pond from the U.K. to be nearer her children and grandchildren, and brought her volunteer ethic with her

May 27, 2020 12:00 PM Read more >

Helpers: She channels her considerable volunteer energy to making a greener, healthier Sudbury

From bikes to gardens to the environment, Rachelle Niemela donates countless hours to making the Nickel City better

May 20, 2020 11:58 AM Read more >

Helpers: Long-time volunteer’s advice: Step out of your comfort zone

Her parents inspired Shannon Katary’s love of volunteering

May 13, 2020 12:00 PM Read more >

Helpers: Lend a hand, says Cathy Keaney-Burns, and you’ll find the benefit you give is the benefit you receive

Having a positive impact is its own reward, says longtime Cancer Society manager

May 7, 2020 12:00 PM Read more >

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