by Susan Haldane | Sep 25, 2018 | Steps for Life, Volunteers
Volunteers are the firm foundation on which all Threads of Life programs and services are built. One of the many ways our partners support Threads of Life is by allowing and encouraging their own employees to volunteer. Thanks to our partners, corporate volunteers...
by Susan Haldane | Jul 3, 2018 | Volunteers
It didn’t take long for Johanna LeRoux to decide she was going to be all-in with Threads of Life. She was attending her first family forum, and at the end, there was a workshop about volunteer opportunities. “I asked for all the information,” Johanna says. “I wanted...
by Susan Haldane | Jun 12, 2018 | Steps for Life, Volunteers
Dayle Biggin, centre, is the national winner for the 2018 Steps for Life Team Challenge. She is pictured with her son and husband. Dayle’s younger son was a member of the team, but couldn’t attend on walk day. Thanks to the whole team for all your efforts!...
by adminThreadsofLife | May 8, 2018 | Steps for Life, Volunteers
Lissa Gaudet volunteers as the co-chair of the Halifax Steps for Life walk. Lissa’s position as QHSE Advisor at McNally Construction Inc. in Halifax brings the importance of workplace safety to Lissa’s mind every day. Lissa was first introduced to Threads of Life in...
by Susan Haldane | Feb 20, 2018 | Health and Safety, Our Family Stories, Volunteers
Health and safety is important every day of the year. But spring offers a special chance for many workplaces to shine a spotlight on their workers’ health and safety. Day of Mourning in April, NAOSH week and Steps for Life in May, all create a buzz of attention in the...
by adminThreadsofLife | Feb 13, 2018 | Volunteers
Threads of Life volunteer Mary Lou Gormley with husband Robert. People choose to volunteer for a variety of reasons. For some it offers the opportunity to give something back to their community or make a difference to the people around them. For others, it provides a...