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Kim: One of our brightest lights

There are many reasons to volunteer at the Kelowna Food Bank. Some people enjoy giving back to our community, while others volunteer to learn new skills and gain work experience.

Kim is here twice a week, on Wednesday and Thursday afternoons. He is one of our long serving volunteers, busy with a smile and a friendly word for everyone.

He came to us seven years ago, a client of TIER Support Services. TIER provides support and employment programs for people with development disabilities. Together, we help people overcome employment barriers. Kim lives with his family in Kelowna, a short bus ride from the Food Bank. For him, working here is no different than having a job.

Kim works independently, sweeping, mopping and cleaning kitchen counters. He enjoys the routine, knows what to do and how to do it well. We never have to check his work. Kim is an important member of our volunteer family. He is one of over 100 individuals who participate in our Care to Share Volunteer Program, helping with our daily operations. We could not do the work we do without dedicated people like Kim.

He has never missed a shift in seven years. Last May, Kim received the “Volunteer of the Month” award for his hard work and service. We are all very proud of his achievement.

Kim is a special person.

Please help us help people like Kim. Your donation sustains our volunteer program giving special people like him the opportunity to contribute and to prove himself.

This article is written by or on behalf of an outsourced columnist and does not necessarily reflect the views of Castanet.



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