On 25 January, 2023, the Rotary Club of Alliston hosted their first annual Volunteer Fair at the Alliston Memorial Arena, which was graciously donated to the Club free of charge. The Volunteer Fair was designed to showcase our community’s charitable and service organizations which depend on the participation of volunteers for staffing. Did it ever! With over 200 attendees and 17 organizations, it was buzzing all day long and you could feel the collaborative vibe in the air. 17 organizations were present this year:
- Abilities in Motion
- Alliston & District Humane Society
- Beeton Honey & Garden Festival
- CLASS (Community Living Association of South Simcoe)
- CONTACT Community Services
- County of Simcoe Long Term Care
- Good Shepherd Food Bank.
- Matthews House Hospice
- New Tecumseth Public Library
- Next Step – Literacy Council of South Simcoe
- Procyon Wildlife
- S.H.I.F.T. (Support and Hope for Individuals and Families Today)
- South Simcoe Arts Council
- Special Olympics South Simcoe
- Stevenson Memorial Hospital Auxiliary
- Stevenson Memorial Hospital Foundation
- The Gibson Centre for Community, Arts & Culture
It took a lot of effort to get this event off the ground and running smoothly! The planning committee consisted of Rotarians Brian Carmichael, Rachael Tracey and Colleen Kotnisz. Many thanks also to Rotarians Patricia Middlebrook, Bill Wray, Margaret Barber, and Felix Kaechele for volunteering at the event!