Today we honour those who believe in all work and no pay.
Find out what moves them to take action.
Hear how they give, but get more in return.
Listen to their stories below and be inspired to start making a difference in our community.
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VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION DAY: Kathie Woodcox, Brighton Legion
Volunteers like Kathie Woodcox serve as the engine behind the Royal Canadian Legion Brighton Branch 100. The branch is widely known for supporting veterans and remembrance, but it also serves as a gat...
Feb 12, 2026
VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION DAY: John Kelly, Northumberland Fare Share Food Bank
Volunteers like John Kelly help keep Northumberland Fare Share shelves moving. For decades, Northumberland Fare Share Food Bank has worked quietly behind the scenes to make sure individuals and famili...
Feb 12, 2026
VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION DAY: Eldie Valles, Sounds of the Next Generation
SONG volunteer, Eldie Valles says sometimes just showing up can change a child's week For volunteers with Sounds of the Next Generation, music is only part of the story. The Northumberland based non p...
Feb 12, 2026
VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION DAY: Jack Boyagian, Northumberland Players
For more than 40 years, Northumberland Players has been a cornerstone of live theatre in Northumberland County. The volunteer driven group stages productions at the Capitol Theatre in Cobourg, offerin...
Feb 12, 2026
VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION DAY: Liana Palmer, Codrington Farmers' Market, Codrington Community Association
Whether at the Codrington Farmers' Market or the Codrington Community Association - or her many other roles over the years - Liana Palmer says volunteering and helping others feeds the soul. Palmer is...
Feb 12, 2026