Today, we honour those who believe in all work and no pay.
Find out what moves them to take action.
Hear how they give, but get more in return.
Listen to their stories below and be inspired to start making a difference in our community.
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Demeyere Chrysler
VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION DAY: Doug and Karen Sibbett, dedicated to helping the community
On Volunteer Appreciation Day, Norfolk County honors Doug and Karen Sibbett for decades of service that have left a lasting mark on the community. Since moving to the area in 1968, the couple has dedi...
Feb 12, 2026
VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION DAY: Dave Pond, Lion, Mountain Biker, and the voice of Young Canada Day
In Norfolk County, some volunteers lend a hand once in a while. Others quietly shape the community year after year. Dave Pond belongs firmly in the second group. For decades, Pond has been a familiar ...
Feb 12, 2026
VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION DAY: Diane Buckborough, Special Olympics Simcoe
Diane Buckborough says volunteering with Special Olympics Simcoe has been one of the most rewarding parts of her life. Buckborough has been an official registered volunteer for 15 years and serves as ...
Feb 12, 2026
VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION DAY: The Riversyde 83 Crew
Across Norfolk County, volunteers are the quiet engine behind many of the programs and spaces that bring people together. On Volunteer Appreciation Day, one of those spaces is Riversyde 83 in downtown...
Feb 12, 2026
VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION DAY: Jack Pascall, A Norfolk County Fire Department Volunteer Firefighter
Volunteering with the Norfolk County Fire Department is about more than responding to emergencies - it's about community, training, and making a difference when it matters most. For Jack Pascall, a ne...
Feb 12, 2026