Every year, 7.5 million Canadians generously contribute 1.1 billion hours of their time, equivalent to 578,000 full time jobs. Volunteering is the fundamental act of citizenship and philanthropy in our society. It is offering time, energy and skills of one's own free will . It is an extension of being a good neighbor, transforming a collection of houses into a community, as people become involved in the improvement of their surroundings and choose to help others. By caring and contributing to change, volunteers decrease suffering and disparity, while they gain skills, self-esteem, and change their lives.
People work to improve the lives of their neighbors and, in return, enhance their own.
North Eastman Health Association recognizes the valuable role of 800 plus volunteers across numerous diverse, multi-cultural communities. These volunteers work in partnership with North Eastman Health Association in building healthy and sustainable communities as we strive to achieve our regional vision and mission . On behalf of North Eastman Health Association, we would like to extend our sincere thanks to all of the volunteers associated with our organization who generously donate their time to improve the quality of life of thousands of people. Further information may be found at The International Year of Volunteers 2001 Canada web site.