COVID-19 didn’t stop young people from developing projects to make our community a better place for all, but volunteering during COVID came with its challenges. 

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The need for hands-on volunteer opportunities became even stronger during the pandemic. If we couldn’t gather, how would we go about providing hands-on volunteering to our members? How could we ensure safety and follow COVID-19 protocols?

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The Crafting for a Cause project helped meet those needs. Volunteers were sent crafting kits for jewelry making, tie-dying and other activities to create items that we would sell online and at in-person farmers markets. 

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In addition to flexing their creative muscles - volunteers were able to set the price for their materials, manage inventory sheets, set up booths, strengthen their customer service skills, and design descriptions for their crafts. 

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We’ve raised money for Links2Care, Darling Home for Kids, Bridging the Gap, Silent Voice, and ROCK (Reach Out Centre for Kids). Over the course of the fundraisers, we’ve raised over $3000.

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Special thank you to Alex Hilson from the Acton Farmers Market for his ongoing support of our Crafting for a Cause campaign and for setting us up with a booth to sell our goods many times over the past 2 years! 
 

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