Port Colborne celebrates local volunteers

PORT COLBORNE, ON – The City of Port Colborne is recognizing its volunteers with a week of celebrations.

Along with municipalities across Canada, Port Colborne will participate in National Volunteer Appreciation Week from Sunday, April 27 to Saturday, May 3.

In Port Colborne, volunteers play a key role in creating a vibrant and welcoming community. Their commitment allows for a full calendar of annual events, where they work alongside City staff to create memorable experiences for residents and visitors alike.

Volunteer Appreciation Week allows the City to share of the many amazing contributions volunteers make each year. During the week, the City will post on its Instagram and Facebook accounts to showcase the contributions of a new volunteer each day.

Having begun the annual celebration in 2019, the City’s posts share the work of volunteers in a wide array of departments and initiatives, including the Canal Days Marine Heritage Festival, the Port Colborne Public Library, the Port Colborne Historical and Marine Museum, and more.

Port Colborne Mayor William Steele says the spirit of volunteerism in the city is stronger than ever.

“Port Colborne has the best volunteers around, and often that passion is passed on from one generation to the next,” says Steele. “We have overwhelming community support for so many of our annual events, and our volunteers are at the heart of all we are able to accomplish.”

To learn more about volunteering in Port Colborne, email volunteers@portcolborne.ca