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Comox Valley Story – A caring community in British Columbia joins generations to pay it forward

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Volunteers Say...

"People and organizations need help at times, and those of us that are more fortunate need to pitch in, because we’re part of the world. You get out of it what you put in."

Connie, Volunteer



Did You Know?

"Canadian volunteers contributed over two billion volunteer hours to organizations in 2007—the equivalent of one million full-time jobs. 78% of these hours are done by about 25% of Canadians."

2007 Canada Survey of Giving, Volunteering and Participation