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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 personnel to
work at the Centre. It would cost money
that simply does not exist.
Nancy Anstett, an employee of the
Huron Day Centre noted, "We are lucky
to have such an excellent group of
volunteers. They play a vital part in our
program. We could not operate without
them."
It is the Edwin Zeales, the Gertrude
Postmas, the Muriel Jones that keep
th,e Huron Centre for 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 years.
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-
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• Flexalum
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•Vertical Blinds Pleated Shades
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FREE AT HOME SERVICE
This year,
volunteers have put
in 6,934 hours
tre have put in more than 6,934 hturs. 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 Brucefield
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 far
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
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CONGRATULATIONS
ON TEN YEARS
OF SERVICE
We supply ronview
and the Huron D y Centre
with fresh fruits and
vegetables
Best Wishes
from Morris, Anne
and Barb Roberts
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