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April 13, 2016
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Volunteers are vital and valued Before leaving the province to live closer to her children and grandchildren, retired nurse and long-time volunteer Cecilia Boyd wanted to shine a light on someone she refers to as a “real jewel”. In honour of National Volunteer Week, which spans April 10 to 16, Cecilia wanted to acknowledge her favourite volunteer: “I just couldn’t leave town without acknowledging Mary Rae”, says Cecilia. “Always so friendly, so helpful, so welcoming—she is such a personable lady…a real sweetheart”. The feeling is certainly mutual. Although Mary Rae, with a sweetly sinister chuckle says she’s going to “get CeCe” for the recognition, not to mention the subsequent interview and photo shoot at Flutter Buy’s, the thrift shore where she works five days a week. Located in the Brock Shopping Centre, Flutter Buy’s has all kinds Mary Rae (second from left) and the lovely volunteers at Flutter Buys. of goodies. The shop is run by a dedicated team of volunteers and has many regulars and great ing”. “It keeps me active, keeps everyone. A volunteer’s heart is all proceeds support the Kamloops friendships have been formed. me on my toes”, she continues. warmed from helping someone, Hospice Association. Loneliness can be a real strain Furthermore, the connection with provides much needed company. Cecilia met Mary through the on the aging and elderly, which people she has worked with has For someone who receives the store, which has become quite the is why places like the shop are been truly special. “I have learned support, they can achieve their hub for the residents of the nearby important. Cecilia volunteers at so much about these people, their tasks without stress and spend retirement facilities. The shop Cottonwood and Ridgeview; she struggles, their stories…it’s amaz- some quality time with a friendly is connected to the community, drives people to appointments, ing”. Mary mirrors a very similar companion. As Mary says, the and in turn the shop becomes a takes them grocery shopping and enthusiasm for volunteering and Hospice couldn’t function with“community connection—when- helps them with their errands. She for nearly identical reasons. out their faithful volunteers, who ever possible we connect people really values her volunteer work, Volunteering is a great boost for are vital to their daily operations. to these resources. The store which she describes as “fulfill- one’s mental health and it benefits - continued on page 2
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