The heart of the Society!
The Society is operated and managed entirely by unpaid volunteers. In many respects, our volunteers are the Society. All volunteers are members of our society. (This is an insurance requirement.) Without volunteers - both past, present and future - to conduct and manage its various activities; the Society simply couldn't exist. Our deepest appreciation and thanks to them all!
There are many benefits from being a volunteer.
Student High School Community Involvement Hours are available for: Halton District School Board and the Halton Catholic District School Board.
Active volunteers are rewared in many ways. Details are further down the page.
There are many benefits from being a volunteer.
- Healthy body
Volunteering keeps you physically healthier, with fewer stress-related illnesses – and helps you live longer. - Emotional health
You enjoy higher self-esteem and better mental health as a result of volunteering. - New friends
Social interaction is key to a healthy lifestyle at any age, and volunteering connects you with like-minded people. Many volunteers say that social connection is one of their top reasons to volunteer. - Sharp brain
Volunteering helps you learn new skills and maintain brain acuity. - Time affluence
Giving away your time actually makes you feel less busy. - Happiness
Those who volunteer are happier than those who don’t, because they’re sharing their passions and feel they’re making a difference.
Student High School Community Involvement Hours are available for: Halton District School Board and the Halton Catholic District School Board.
Active volunteers are rewared in many ways. Details are further down the page.
What volunteer opportunities are there from home, a library and in our offices?
Steve Bysouth, one of our volunteers created the following video.
Steve Bysouth, one of our volunteers created the following video.
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Volunteers receive provincial recognition. One volunteer each year may receive an Oakville Sprit Award for Heritage.
Traditionally the provincial recognition is an annual in person event. Due to COVID, two years worth of recognition are combined into this one year virtual awards. Volunteer opportunities always abound. See a partial linked list. Many things can be done from home, in libraries and as tradition, also in our offices. We really appreciate help, in person safely and remotely. Adults and Youth are welcome. If you'd like to join our volunteers, we'd love to hear from you. Please use the linked EMAIL Contact form and select Volunteer as a Member. Sign up and become a member volunteer! Within each of the following areas and more, there are many ways in which to volunteer. |
Video courtesy of ineventors.com
Honourees from previous years will be posted.
2020-2021 Ontario Adult Honourees O.H.S. Volunteer Years Averil Jany 5 Joe Jany 5 Marie Descent 5 Mark Verlinden 5 Stanley Smurlick 10 |
Cheers to Volunteers was a 2017 community exhibition, orchestrated by the Oakville Arts Council. We celebrated the collective effort that has built Oakville’s arts and culture community.
Join and become a volunteer we celebrate! |
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