Roughly 55 per cent of charities in Canada are entirely volunteer driven. According to Imagine Canada, a successful volunteer-led organization meets “a real community need for service or engagement [and] maintain[s] the support and trust of their key supporters.”
As the Drayton Youth Centre celebrates its 15th anniversary, the centre’s board of directors realizes how integral this community support has been to the success of the organization in providing a safe, positive space for local youth three nights a week.
A small group of volunteers were inspired to start this work, and years later other community members have carried it forward, the organization states in a press release.
On Oct. 17, the centre will host an open house at the drop-in starting at 4pm, featuring a free barbecue and wagon rides.
“We encourage the community to come out and celebrate and see how they have contributed to this success,” centre officials state.
For those interested in becoming involved as part of the DYC team, opportunities are currently available on the board or for volunteering one Friday or Saturday night each month.
Contact volunteer voordinator Brian Kamm at brian.kamm@gmail.com or at 519-638-3875 for more details.
Hockey tournament
The centre’s annual hockey tournament is set for Nov. 14 and 15 – more details to come.
Visit DYC on the web and social media: draytonyouthcentre.ca; Twitter @DYCentre; Facebook Drayton Youth Centre.
