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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1987-10-14, Page 31Page 6 Volunteers - The Centre's lifeline Without volunteers, there would be no Huron Centre for Homebound. Volunteers- are the lifeline of the Huron Centre. Without the dedication and time offered by dozens of men and women, the Centre could not afford to operate. It would cost tens -of -thousands of dollars each year to hire personne o work at the Centre. It would cost ney that simply does not exist. N • tett, an employee of the Huts Day Centre noted, We are lucky to save such an excellent group of vqf teers. They play a vital part in our .gram. We could not operate without em." It is the Edwin Zeales, the Gertrude Postmas, the Muriel Jones that keep the Huron Centre fof• the Homebound thriving. Take Edwin Zeale for example. Ed- win a 76 -year old Clinton area man has been a volunteer at the Huron Centre for more than nine rears. He drives clients to and from the Cen- tre. He takes them bowling, he helps at the swimming pool. Edwin, and other volunteers like him, are irreplaceable. This year, the volunteers at the Cen- This year, volunteers have put in 6,934. hours tre have put in more than 6,934 hours. If these people were paid at the minimum wage standards, it would cost the Cen- tre more than $30,000 in wages. In simple terms, the Huron Centre for the Homebound could not afford to pay hired help. The volunteers at the Huron Centre take great pride and delight in the work they are accomplishing. I'm glad to be a help. I'm happy to be in circulation. It's better than being at home, sitting in a chair," Edwin says. 'I keep coming here because I like the people. They are my friends. And I feel much appreciated in my work." Other volunteers agree that working at the Huron Centre is a rewarding and worthwhile experience. • Marion Hill from B-rucefield volunteers her time to work at the Centre. You miss the people and the people miss you if you don't come. It's a hard day's work, but it's rewarding." Jim Alloway of Vanastra quips, 'It's a pleasure to come here. If they paid us, then we wouldn't come." The volunteers here share in a special sense of comradeship. They enjoy working together, they share in the joy of giving of themselves to help other people. Volunteers at the Huron Day Centre cross all age barriers and interests. They range in age from 21 to 82. Some, like Bob Groves of Goderich, use their areas of interest and expertise in their work. Bob specializes in teaching wood- working and making bath boards for the Centre. The people who volunteer at the Huron Centre provide a wide scope of assistance. They help to prepare meals, they work on crafts. They work with the Stroke Club clients at the pool. They of- fer assistance with whirl pool baths and Turn to page 7 G4�`�5 010 t©fig • Levolor • Louver;Drape North Toronto • Flexalum • Delta • Draco • Impeior CONGRATULATIONS ON TEN YEARS OF SERVICE We supply Huronview and the Huron Day Centre with fresh fruits and vegetables Best Wishes from Morris, Anne and Barb Roberts eVertical Blinds Pleated Shades *Venetian Blinds Woven Woods 40 0/0 off MSR. FREE AT HOME SERVICE PANE REMEDIES 32 Newgate St. Goderich 524-8111 (Across from McGees) CLINTON FARM MARKET NEW FALL HOURS: Mon., Tues., Wed. 9 a.m. - 7 p.m. Thurs. & Fri. 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. at. & Sun. 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. • fr hel all( It me Ge the 10 dr. ol( Tl be ar rE VC w v C 0