Nanaimo’s many volunteers praised at annual appreciation luncheon
NANAIMO — A community would be nothing without its volunteers.
That was the message behind the 23rd annual Volunteer Nanaimo luncheon on Thursday at the Beban Park Social Centre. The event, attended by more than 300 people coincided with National Volunteer Week.
Volunteer Nanaimo executive director Marjorie Driscoll said people who selflessly give their time to the more than 500 local non-profit groups have a profound impact.
“If volunteers decided to strike and not come and do their jobs it would cripple the city, that just puts it into perspective on how important they are.”