Volunteer Appreciation Hot Pot

Volunteer Appreciation Hot Pot

This week I learned the value of "the volunteer". The volunteer is an individual that gives not only of their time but also of themselves.  For those they serve see not only the time served by the volunteer but also the manner and their "being".  What we ask most of our volunteers is that they "be" present during their time with our students.  And while there are challenges to overcome in this unique partnership both benefit from the time spent and honesty shared.

We are coming into Christmas time, where need is more evident and the shortage of volunteers is felt.  Yet, it is also a time of great opportunity for giving and sharing.  An opportunity for us to take stock of what we have been blessed with and to think of the "other" perhaps even over thinking of ourselves.  What better gift to give this Christmas than to serve someone else.

It is also a time to celebrate those who serve "others" and who inspire us to greater love through sharing our time and ourselves with others in service and doing good.  I want to take a moment to give a shout out to all those who volunteer with us in St. James Town.  You mean the world to us and our students.  Thank you for giving YOU to St. James Town.

And thank you for being part of a very special occasion for us as we shared our 1st Hot Pot experience over the weekend.

Joy and Peace,

P.S. If you want to help volunteer you can find the information on the link www.torontocitymission.com