It is better to give than to receive. Living in rural Alberta we are blessed in so many ways, one of which is through the gift of volunteering. One way or another we have all been touched when someone shares all that they have with us whether it is time, a meal, a skill or simply a helping hand. At the end of the day, we felt special. Ironically, the volunteer also reaped the benefits of this relationship.
Non-profit CEO Tina Mackenzie is quoted as saying "volunteers are the most effective amb