April 26, 2026
Did you know that over the past year, 553 volunteers shared their time and talents across 57 activities and programs at St.Amant? Each hour, each connection, and each act of kindness helps build a stronger, more inclusive community for the people we support. Their work is rooted in compassion and care, offering comfort without expectation, connection without condition, and kindness that quietly changes lives.
2026 is an exciting year for the volunteer community: The United Nations General Assembly named this year the International Year of Volunteers for Sustainable Development and Volunteer Canada is celebrating by championing the stories of volunteers, Igniting Volunteerism across the country.
In honour of National Volunteer Week (April 19-25), we will be sharing some words from the volunteers who donate their time to make St.Amant such a special place.
The moment that Susie enters the room, she brings a warmth that is impossible to miss. She arrives with a smile, ready to give, ready to connect, and always asking how she can help. The spirit of generosity has been a constant throughout her journey. St.Amant is not just a place Susie volunteers, it was the beginning of her path, the place where her passion for caring for others took root and grew. Susie was an aid in the St.Amant School for 21 years before beginning her volunteer journey.
“My favourite part about volunteering at St.Amant is just spending time with people in the St.Amant community. I feel welcomed here… out in the community, I don’t feel like I can be myself. When I spend time with the people supported, they make me feel so welcomed and appreciated. Their smiles light up my day.
Some of the people that I support now attended the St.Amant School when I was an employee there. I am so grateful to have been a part of their journey, they have grown into amazing young people.
I love St.Amant, it’s my heart and my life. I would tell anybody, if they want to volunteer, come to St.Amant, they will welcome you and make you feel at home.”
Susie, thank you for your unwavering dedication, your kindness, and the love you continue to pour into St.Amant.
You are, and always will be, a part of the heart of this community.
