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Volunteering Knows No Age Limit

A while back, we shared Cameron’s story, a 5-year-old boy who regularly volunteers with his mom. In the article, Cameron’s mom explained how volunteering helped her son gain tremendous confidence. Caroline Soucy, Breakfast Club of Canada’s Senior Coordinator, is delighted to work alongside these volunteers who rise above their age to further a cause they care […]

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Zacharie: One Year Later

Did you know that, at Du Parc School, a student on the autism spectrum, Zacharie, is part of the breakfast program volunteer crew? Through his involvement, he learns ways to be more self-sufficient, make the most of his potential and experience the satisfaction of a job well done. Here’s his testimonial: Hi, my name […]

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Volunteering Knows No Age Limit

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Zacharie: One Year Later

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Volunteering Knows No Age Limit

Caroline Soucy, Breakfast Club of Canada’s Senior Coordinator, is delighted to work alongside these volunteers who rise above their age to further a cause they care deeply about.

One morning, at Bruno-Choquette School’s breakfast program, Caroline was washing dishes with 70-year-old Madame Pauline, a volunteer of 8 years. Madame Pauline was telling her how volunteering and seeing children contributed so much to her well-being.

In Madame Pauline’s words: “They’re polite and say thank you and please. It’s very heartening for us seniors. Yesterday, I was helping a centenarian, and this morning, I’m surrounded by 5-year-olds. It’s quite the contrast!”

Madame Pauline isn’t alone – she also volunteers with Madame Fernande. The two knew each other even before becoming Club volunteers in 2011. Their favourite routine is going out for breakfast together after their shift.

Then there’s Monsieur Roger – he was a new retiree when he started volunteering. He decided to get involved with the Club to fight boredom and feel useful. He’s proud to say that, in all, he hasn’t missed more than 7 days since starting his adventure back in 2004!

Between the three (Madame Pauline, 70, Madame Fernande, 77, and Madame Roger, 84), they have 231 years of experience and 31 as volunteers!

Thank you to these three exceptional volunteers who wake up early in the morning eager to make a daily difference in the lives of our program’s children!

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Zacharie: One Year Later

Here’s his testimonial:

Hi, my name is Zacharie.

A little over a year ago, I shared my journey as a child living with an autism spectrum disorder.

Do you remember my story? It started when I became part of a breakfast program. I even became a volunteer because I missed my friends so much.

I’m still at the high school and guess what? The program is still part of my life four years later.

I really enjoy volunteering, so much so that the experience leaves me feeling happy for days.

My mom says that I interact well with children and that I’m a great help.

I realize that the program has taught me to become more self-sufficient, not just at school, but also in my day-to-day life since I gained more confidence in my own abilities.

I can now operate my dad’s shovel loader.

I never thought I’d be able to do that before.

I shovel the house steps… without anyone asking!

These may be small things, but for me, they are great accomplishments!

I almost forgot… I even eat white cheddar cheese, cheese curds and white chicken chunks now.

I can’t wait to get back to the program!

A big thank you to Zacharie and his mother for sharing this beautiful testimony!

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