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Volunteer Drivers and Translators Needed as PinkCars.ca Continues and Expands Across Canada to Ensure All Seniors Get Vaccinated

As Ontario continues to roll out the COVID-19 vaccine for the general public, the primary focus remains on our most vulnerable population here in York Region. As we continue to be able to get more of our community vaccinated, the need for volunteer drivers also continues.  We are also helping book appointments. PinkCars.ca is now looking for volunteer translators to ease the process for our residents.

PinkCars.ca, in collaboration with Volunteer Markham, is pleased to launch an online portal for seniors who require transportation in order to get vaccinated. PinkCars.ca will arrange transportation by connecting the senior with a volunteer driver. The service will also help seniors schedule their vaccination appointment.  This service has expanded across Canada.

Those interested in volunteering can apply via the PinkCars.ca website (URL below). Volunteer Drivers will need to submit an application form and copies of the following documents:

  • Driver’s license – with a minimum
    of five years of driving experience
  • Car insurance document
  • Vulnerable Sector Check – please
    contact Pink Cars prior to applying for this

Shanta Sundarasan, Pink Cars Founder, stated her passion is driven by “Working With the Community, For the Community”.  Mirja Raita, Executive Director of Volunteer Markham, couldn’t agree more that any barriers to receiving vaccinations should be addressed immediately.   Shanta has been on the forefront of Covid-19 community response leading hundreds of volunteers to support all residents.

Thank you for your consideration! 

Visit PinkCars.ca

Media Contact:
Mirja Raita
Executive Director
Mirja.Raita@volunteerconnect.ca

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Volunteer Markham’s Online Auction Has Ended. Thank you to all our supporters for making this event such a success!

For over 40 years, Volunteer Markham (VM) has been assisting our community through volunteerism. The COVID pandemic has negatively impacted our funding while increasing the essential work we are doing to help our community deal with the crisis. VM recently held it’s first ever fundraising event, our online auction, from March 24 to 28. We are so excited to have built our family, gain new friends and supporters and surpassed our goal!

Individuals and businesses helped by providing goods, services or gift cards for our auction. The donations received speaks to the value and recognition of volunteers and encouraged others to consider giving and supporting. Cash donations were also made to our charity during this time.

VM is actively supporting the community during the COVID pandemic. We have partnered with the United Way and other GTA volunteer centres in a “COVID Recovery Initiative”, we launched new programs and services, created valuable resources and collaborated with grass roots groups. This includes sourcing volunteers to support essential services including:

  • screened volunteer drivers to deliver essential services and transport vulnerable people
  • helping address food insecurity through the Food Banks in York Region
  • providing supports to seniors’ centres
  • helping the health care sector
  • helping seniors reach their vaccine appointments through the “PinkCars” initiative

Thank you for helping us to continue to provide this important support at such a critical time.

Reach out, stay connected, together we will recover!

Click here to give a cash donation

Media Contact:
Mirja Raita
Executive Director
Mirja.Raita@volunteerconnect.ca

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Statement on Diversity, Inclusion and Respect

We understand that prejudice exists in Markham and in Canada. As an organization, Volunteer Markham focuses on inclusive action that will help educate and deepen awareness of unconscious bias, racism and discrimination of any kind.

At Volunteer Markham, we pledge to continue to listen, learn, and take action to promote equality and create a more inclusive future for all. Now is the time for change and action. Change does not come easily. However, together we can make a difference.

#Diversity #Respect #StopRacism

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30th Anniversary Planting

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30th Anniversary Planting

The Organization 10,000 TREES will host a one day planting event in Markham. That same day Sunday, April 28th, 10,000 Trees will celebrate its 30th anniversary. This planting will, once again take place in Markham. This year’s site is located beside Robinson Creek, in a residential area at the south east corner of Stonebridge Drive and Major Mackenzie Rd. E, west of McCowan Rd. For more information check our website www.10000trees.com – get more information here: 30th Anniversary Planting or download flyer.
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ORIENTATION TO VOLUNTEERING

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ORIENTATION TO VOLUNTEERING

Wanting to give back during these times but unsure of what to expect?  Sign up for this free course online.

This course is a wonderful way to orientate any  volunteers including all residents,  newcomers and youth.  Essential tool to educate others in learning more about volunteering.  Please feel free to share!

Sign up at:  bit.ly/orientationtovolunteerism