Giving & Volunteering
MSC is tremendously grateful for the VOLUNTEERS & DONORS who support the organization. Both opportunities are wonderful ways to invest in your community.
We believe good works begin at home! In the picture at right, members of the MSC Social Committee present a donation of goods to the Salvation Army in December, 2009. This team has also represented MSC in the Tillsonburg Relay for Life many times and has hosted a number of "Sundae Bars" and other fundraisers in The Livingston Centre. Sundae sale proceeds have supported our local Kiwanis Club and Staples who supply needy students with back packs and school supplies as part of their "Back to School" program. Members of the 2012 Social Committe are: Cara Elsbrie, Alisha Peters, Michelle Hesch, Linda Demarest, Melissa Coucke, Julie Knelsen, Mary Lou Long and Chris Yancy. Check WHAT'S HAPPENING for the many events this group plans on a regular basis. This team is creating a cookbook - for fun and for funds! Should you have recipes to offer, or wish to purchase the cookbook when finished, please call 519-842-9000 and ask to speak to a Social Committee member.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
In 2010/11, 172 MSC volunteers provided 9,173 hours of service to the Tillsonburg community!
We are especially proud of our 2011 Ontario Volunteer Service Award recipients: Board members Fran Bell and Helen Lamos-Parker; tutor Carol Blain; Meals on Wheels volunteers Janet Way (representing the RBC corporate team) and Rosemary DeCoene (representing the Wood/Realty corporate team) as well as fundraiser Margaret McCrimmon. This group has volunteered 43 years of service to the MSC and join a group of 34 other MSC volunteers who have received this award. They are a credit to their community. MSC Volunteer Recognition occurred on May 31, 2011 - see the MSC Facebook page for photos and stories.
Volunteers are an important part of MSC service delivery - Meals on Wheels, Transportation and Adult Literacy & Essential Skills programming would not be possible without the service of dedicated volunteers. Opportunities also exist in the areas of Fundraising, Board of Directors and committee/fundraising work.
Click here for the MSC Volunteer Opportunities Fact Sheet , here for the MSC Volunteer Opportunities brochure and here for information on becoming a member of the Board of Directors.
A) THERE CONTINUES TO BE A TREMENDOUS NEED FOR MEALS ON WHEELS VOLUNTEERS. CALL 519-842-9000 AND ASK FOR MEGAN IN HOME SUPPORT!! See the pics & stories on Facebook!
B) The Adult Literacy & Essential Skills program is also in need of volunteers - due to the economic downturn, many students must upgrade essential reading and writing skills in order to be eligible for current & future employment opportunities. Please consider this rewarding volunteer role! See the Adult Literacy & Essential Skills page and Facebook for student and tutor profiles.
In 2008, during the MSC's 30th anniversary year, monthly articles profiling the agency's history appeared in The Tillsonburg News. One such article appeared in April 2008 during Volunteer Week.
MSC plans annual Volunteer Recognition activities - as listed under "What's Happening". For any other information please call 519-842-9000 (ask for MSC Communications) or email info@multiservicecentre.com.
DONATING TO MSC
At a Donor Appreciation Reception on November 15, 2011, MSC launched the 2011-12 Donor Campaign . Dave Morris, former CAO of Tillsonburg and a member of the Tillsonburg Resource Network and TEAM, was the featured speaker on the topic, "Investing in Community." Mr. Morris, gave an inspiring talk about the many needs in our community. Questions regarding this year's campaign can be directed to 519-842-9008, ext. 270 - THANK YOU TO THE MANY INDIVIDUALS, CLUBS & BUSINESSES WHO HAVE ALREADY SUPPORTED THIS YEAR'S CAMPAIGN. MSC continues to be grateful to Lew Wiffen, author of The Butler's Son, who was a featured speaker at the Reception hosted by MSC last year. All proceeds from the donor campaign will support MSC community programs.
MSC is a registered charity. All donations are gratefully received, tax deductible and noted in the MSC Annual Report (unless donors request anonymity). Please check the What's Happening section for dates on the Annual Meeting and any other donor recognition events.
There are many ways to support MSC programs - this brochure provides a quick snapshot of opportunities. For further information call 519-842-9000 (ask for MSC Communications) or email info@multiservicecentre.com. To donate please go to our Home Page and select the DONATE ONLINE button in the lower right hand corner.
In 2008, during the MSC's 30th anniversary year, monthly articles profiling the agency appeared in The Tillsonburg News, including: