Earlier this year, Trent University student Anna Hykawy published Behind the Helping Hand: Addressing Barriers to Volunteerism in Peterborough. This Trent Community Research Centre Project…
Trent Community Research Centre project highlights why people help out and what stops them By Lois Tuffin Over the past several months, Volunteer Peterborough was…
If you want to understand volunteerism in the Peterborough community, talk to Lois Tuffin. As the former editor of Peterborough This Week, an avid volunteer…
For the past three years, we have been saying that volunteers can solve any problem when given the right tools and encouragement. Now, it seems…
At Volunteer Peterborough, we are always listening and learning so we can offer better service to this region’s non-profits. Over the summer, our annual survey…
On September 10, Trent University will host its annual Volunteer Expo to engage more students in non-profit organizations. This high-energy event matches 42 organizations with…
From children to elders, Linda and Al Slavin epitomize volunteer community service. They have given tirelessly of their volunteer time and energies for causes they…
For nearly 20 years, Jim Glynn has been a cornerstone of the Trent Valley Literacy Association (TVLA) – offering not only his time, but his…
In every community, certain individuals quietly weave threads of belonging, compassion, and care. At PARN – Peterborough AIDS Resource Network, Sarah Murphy is one of…
In every great organization, certain people lead not from the front of the stage, but from the wings. For over 16 years, John May has…
When YES Shelter for Youth and Families began welcoming back volunteers after the pandemic, one of the first to step forward was Leigh Ramsay. Since…
When it comes to growing the game of basketball in Peterborough, few people have done more than Sean Handa. For the past five years, Sean…
At just 17 years old, Kylah Welch has already made an indelible mark on the Peterborough community. A tireless and passionate volunteer, Kylah leads by…
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