Issue #49 |
Spring 2007 |
National Volunteer WeekNational Volunteer Week, April 15 to April 21, pays special tribute to the 12 million Canadian volunteers and 161,000 organizations across the country that donate their time and energy to help their communities and their neighbours. Volunteers sit on boards and committees, organize cultural and recreational activities, support the elderly, counsel youth, coach teams and, of course, provide literacy training to adults. Volunteers do this work because they believe in causes and equal opportunities. They work to make a difference and make life better for others. At Literacy Plus, we depend on volunteers — to tutor students, to serve on the Board of Directors and its committees, and to plan and carry out fundraising activities. From April 1, 2006 to February 28, 2007, 42 volunteers donated 1,800 hours to tutoring and board work for Literacy Plus. Students also volunteer by helping in the office and at special events, holding raffles and yard sales, and teaching craft classes, among other things. The staff of Literacy Plus asks students and the community to join us in recognizing the tutors, Board members and other volunteers who share their valuable time and skills with Literacy Plus. Thank you, volunteers! Employment OntarioYou may have noticed the new sign in our window this year that says Employment Ontario. Literacy Plus and other adult literacy programs are now members of a formalized partnership of Ontario government-funded agencies that deliver employment and training services. The Employment Ontario network’s purpose is to streamline access to information and services related to training, education and jobs. Anyone who needs help with training or getting a job will be able to approach any Employment Ontario agency and get information about and referrals to the services they need. The network includes employment counselling services, (Job Connect, Employment Assistance Services, Employment Resource Centres); training and skills development services (Apprenticeship, Literacy and Basic Skills, Employment Assistance); and financial support services (Ontario Works, Ontario Disability Support, Employment Insurance). Employment Ontario also has a hotline and a website where people can get information about services available in their area. Phone 1-800-387-5656 or go to www.ontario.ca/employmentontario. Email ReminderLiteracy Plus’s email address is now literacyplus@bellnet.ca. Some tutors may still
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