The majority of classroom volunteers continue to be post secondary students looking
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for opportunities to expand their learning and experiences. However, we also enjoy the
dedication of many long term volunteers. At our annual appreciation event in May of
2013, we celebrated the commitment of several volunteers. These are the wonderful
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long term volunteers who choose to dedicate their time and passion to the children and
families of ABC Head Start:
Alice Heaton – 20 years
This year ABC Head Start became more connected than ever. We have introduced
Terry Mclaughlin – 15 years
social media in new and exciting ways. Christi Lein, Development Manager, has been
Bev Shields – 5 years
blogging for the agency for the past two years. What started as a partnership with
Rick Gorman – 5 years
Edmonton Journal has now become a weekly publication on both Edmonton Journal’s
Recruitment of volunteers is a done on a continual basis, with September and January
being busier than other months.
website and our own ABC Head Start website. In 2013 the ABC Head Start blog was
nominated for a Yeggie, Edmonton’s New Media Awards. You can also find ABC Head
Start on both Facebook and Twitter. Stay connected, keep in touch, and find us on
It is apparent from comments made by volunteers throughout the year and on their
yearly evaluations that the real joy and reward is from the work itself.
“I have gotten much more than I have given”
“Thanks for a wonderful year!”
social media today!
www.abcheadstart.org/blog
www.facebook.com/abcheadstart
www.twitter.com/abcheadstart
ABC Head Start truly makes volunteers feel like an essential part of the program. Thank
you!”
:Working with children in such a positive environment and program is very rewarding”
“It is very rewarding to see the progress made during the year. It reminds me of my own
happy school days.”
“I really enjoyed my time in the classroom and had lots of fun with the kids.”
ABC Headstart Annual Report 2012 - 2013
ABC Headstart Annual Report 2012 - 2013
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