by Lorna Catrambone | Sep 3, 2020 | Volunteers
Since early April, when the full realization of the impact of COVID-19 began to take hold, I’ve received many requests from associations representing the non-profit sector and volunteer administrators to complete surveys. They want to learn how the pandemic has...
by adminThreadsofLife | Aug 6, 2020 | How We Help, Volunteers
Alex Tuff is a regular 25-year old; he loves his dog and being outdoors. However, seven years ago he had a life-changing experience. His brother, Kristopher, was killed in a workplace tragedy and it changed Alex’s future. Today, Alex spreads workplace safety via his...
by Susan Haldane | Jun 30, 2020 | Steps for Life, Volunteers
…And the envelope please! The winners in our annual Steps for Life Team Challenge have been declared. The Steps for Life Team Challenge is a fun and friendly competition for those who want to demonstrate their commitment to health and safety. This year’s winners...
by Lorna Catrambone | Apr 20, 2020 | How We Help, Steps for Life, Volunteers
Directors Peter Deines, Tracey Mino, Shelley Dauphinee, Wally Power, Erin Pitruzzella, and Wendy-Ellen Nittel cheer for the hundreds of volunteers that make Threads of Life the caring and supportive organization it is. April 19 to 25 is National Volunteer Week in...
by Lorna Catrambone | Jan 23, 2020 | Volunteers
Carolyn Sim shares her story as a speaker volunteer Creating a legacy through volunteering Volunteers all have their own individual reasons for getting involved. For Threads of Life volunteer Carolyn Sim her reason is very personal. “I volunteer for Threads of Life...
by Shirley Hickman | Dec 26, 2019 | Health and Safety, How We Help, Volunteers
Looking back — to move forward It seems like just a few years ago all the organizations who worked with technology were thinking about what would happen when the clock turned to midnight and we entered 2000. Would the technology of 1999 still function? I was...