Sudbury's new volunteer Resource Centre is up and running thanks to the efforts of United Way Centraide North East Ontario (UWCNEO).
The new volunteer services facility follows the September 25 announcement that the former Volunteer Sudbury/Benevolat Sudbury (VBS) was closing after being in operation for several years.
United Way announced in October that it was stepping up to fill in and provide volunteer programming and services to the community.
Through the partnership with UWCNEO, programming and services provided by VBS are now being delivered through United Way’s multi-regional Volunteer Resource Centre, resulting in minimal changes to the public or to local groups and organizations, said a news release from United Way.
The new partnership will provide increased stability, funding and resources dedicated to the local volunteer sector, allowing for more time to be devoted to serving the community and its organizations, said the release.
The volunteer resource centre can be found online and users can find volunteer matching services and access to an online volunteer job bank, said UWCNEO.
Organizations will also be able to recruit volunteers and advertise their opportunities through the Centre free of charge, said the release.
“When individuals are involved in their community, they feel more connected and lead happier lives,” said Mary Lou Hussak, UWCNEO Executive Director.
"Providing volunteer resources aligns with our strategic priorities of building strong communities and keeping individuals and families connected,” she said.
For direct access volunteer services in the Sudbury district, contact Megan Karchie, Program Coordinator, at [email protected] or 705-560-3330 ext. 205.
For more information, visit uwcneo.com/get-involved/volunteer.
