Brandon VanWyk was all
smiles when he was awarded the Canadian Cancer Society’s “Celebrating Youth
Award” from the Brant-Norfolk unit at this year’s Volunteer Recognition dinner
on October 25/12.
The Celebrating Youth
Award is to recognize young volunteers who have made a considerable
contribution to the Canadian Cancer Society.
They serve as a leader and role model to other young people within their
schools and communities through their volunteer work at the unit level.
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| Photo: Helen Shultz, Manager and Brandon, Celebrating Youth Award winner. |
Brandon is a survivor and
became an office volunteer in 2010, he has offered assistance to clients over
the phone and in person. His strong
office skills has enabled him to support all staff with a variety of computer
projects, receipting, events preparation and organizational needs.
Over the years, Brandon
has been helpful with orientating new volunteers to the office and has been
instrumental with encouraging his peers to consider volunteering for the
Canadian Cancer Society.
The Canadian Cancer
Society’s office in Brantford at 98 Paris Road, Unit 2 has many volunteer
opportunities available that would appeal to youth. Students can attain their 40 hours of
community work while developing new skills through an interesting, meaningful
volunteer experience.
Youth can choose from an
assortment of volunteer opportunities including: committee work for the Relay
for Life – Youth event, Youth Advocates to support planning and supporting
Public Policy, office work, Student co-op placements, special events, etc. Volunteering can be as often as they like
from weekly, monthly or a few times a year.
Youth can easily set their volunteer times to fit their schedules.
To learn more about the
volunteer opportunities that await you please contact:
Kevin Noseworthy, Volunteer Engagement Coordinator at
519-753-2566 ext. 3124
by email at
knoseworthy@ontario.cancer.ca
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