Rob Cressman, Volunteer Coordinator; and Rachelle MacKenzie, Business Manager for Habitat for Humanity Grey Bruce were looking for volunteers for their summer builds in Cape Croker during the second annual Volunteer Fair May 2 at the Plex in Port Elgin.
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Twenty-two vendors filled the Rotary Hall at the Plex in Port Elgin to promote and inspire potential volunteers in the Bruce and Grey area, during the second annual Volunteer Fair May 2.
Town of Saugeen Shores Community Services Administrative Assistant and organizer Colleen Dostle said there was a lot of interest from community groups to participate in this year’s Fair.
“There are numerous organizations that depend on volunteers to deliver their services and volunteerism seems to be at low-cycle right now so we’re looking to assist the community organizations,” said Dostle.
“There are volunteers that are looking for things to do and may not know where to find all of these organizations so it’s a one stop shop and it’s a great opportunity for the community organizations to network amongst themselves,” she added.
Organizations that took part in the Volunteer Fair included:
Friends of McGregor Park
P.R.A.N.C.E.
Lake Huron Fishing Club
Southampton Rotary Club
Canadian Federation of University Women
Marine Heritage Festival and Propeller Club
Saugeen Shores Chamber of Commerce/Pumpkinfest
Habitat for Humanity Grey Bruce
Making Grey Bruce Home
Southport Horticultural Society
Bruce County Museum and Cultural Centre
Southampton Arts Centre
Saugeen Rail Trail
Friends of the Library
Saugeen Shores Community Watch
Girl Guides
1st Port Elgin Scouting
Alzheimers Society of Grey Bruce
Canadian Cancer Society Bluewater Office
Home and Community Support
Women’s House
Grey Bruce Animal Shelter
Members of the Southport Horticultural Society Pat Dilly, Joe Nymeyer and Larry Van Wormer (left) were using their green thumbs to promote the community garden projects they create and maintain around Saugeen Shores, May 2 at the Volunteer Fair in Port Elgin.
Emily Laur (left), Southampton Art Centre’s Program Manager and Camelia McLeod, Southampton Art Centre’s Operations Coordinator, promoted the many volunteer opportunities at the Southampton art haven.
Rotarian Pat O’Connor promoted the many volunteer opportunities that the Southampton Rotary Club offers, May 2 at the Volunteer Fair.
Alyssa McGinnis, Kevin Ryan, and Chris Irwin were ready to talk about Scouts Canada.
Joan Berta, Board President of the Grey Bruce Animal Shelter, was looking for animal lovers to volunteer at the Owen Sound Shelter.
Twenty-two vendors attended the second annual Volunteer Fair, held at the Plex in Port Elgin May 2.
