Back to SearchNational Volunteer Week is April 16 - 22 and the theme is ‘Volunteering Weaves Us Together.’ In Halton Hills, volunteers mean enthusiasm, participation, and impact. To everyone who has made our Town better through your selfless efforts – whether big or small gestures - thank you!
‘Work’ by multi-talented volunteers in service clubs and non-profit groups mean that kids sports teams have coaches, unique heritage buildings are maintained, funds are raised for charitable causes, and there is fun at community events such as the Santa Claus Parades or Canada Day.
Also, volunteers support Town recreation programs: aquatics, camps, the art gallery, trails systems, special events and the seniors’ centres. Last year, Town of Halton Hills volunteers contributed more than 17,500 hours. At a $15 minimum wage, the value of volunteer contributions to the Town is $262,500 per year. That’s a big saving on our property tax!
Earth Week activities offer many chances for residents to pitch in and make a difference for the planet and our Town.
22 Minute Makeover. Friday, April 21, schools and businesses are asked to go outside and clean up around their properties. Register for free bags and gloves: cleanup@haltonhills.ca.
Saturday, April 22 - 10 am to 4 pm, Acton Arena & Community Centre, join the Town and Your Green Homes for a Race to Net Zero event with Free Electric vehicle (EV) test drives by Plug’n’ Drive; electric vehicles display; home solar, heat pumps and energy products; sustainable landscaping, the Used Bike Swap and more.
Also Saturday with the Acton Library - Family Storytime, plant a bean to take home, enjoy a special Storywalk®, visit the Seed Library & take a Green Tour!
Join CVC Sunday, April 23, 9:30 am to noon, for community tree planting in Hungry Hollow Ravine, Rosefield Drive access, Georgetown. Register on the Credit Valley Conservation event webpage.
Free presentation on Supporting Birds Through Sustainable Landscaping on Tuesday, April 25, 2023. Tickets through the John Elliott Theatre Box Office.
Tree Voucher's for first 500 Halton Hills residents to save money on a tree purchase. Vouchers at Gellert Centre, Mold-Masters & Acton Arena after April 26. Bring proof of Halton Hills’ residence.
View a full list of Earth Week activities and events at haltonhills.ca/EarthWeek
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