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CTV News
3 hours ago
- Health
- CTV News
A very special summer camp
Atlantic Watch We chat with a camper and a volunteer nurse coordinator about the diabetes camps offered through Camp Lion Maxwell.
BBC News
4 hours ago
- General
- BBC News
'Larger than life' Peel Viking Longboats chairman dies aged 60
Tributes have been paid to the "larger than life" chairman of Peel Viking Longboats, Nigel Rawlinson, following his death at the age of well-known community volunteer was captain of the town's golf club, a former Western Vikings rugby union player, and a firefighter for more than 20 groups, friends and family members described Mr Rawlinson as a "true character".Peel Viking Longboats said he would be "greatly missed by all who have competed or been part of the Viking Longboat Races and the wider sporting community in the west of the island". Peel Fire Station bosses described him as a "larger than life character who proudly served as a firefighter" in the west of the Isle of Rawlinson's former employer said he was a "highly respected figure within the local community [and] his dedication and service leave behind a lasting legacy and many cherished memories". 'Passionate and generous' Peel Golf Club described their "highly respected and dedicated captain" as someone who had been a "passionate and generous contributor to our club".Its statement said: "His commitment, leadership, and warmth touched many, and he played a significant role in making our club the welcoming and thriving community it is today."Western Vikings said Mr Rawlinson was "part of the squad that won the Manx Shield back in 1998".The rugby union club said their former player was "a real community figure with a great sense of humour" who had remained a keen supporter "long after his playing days were over". Read more stories from the Isle of Man on the BBC, watch BBC North West Tonight on BBC iPlayer and follow BBC Isle of Man on Facebook and X.
The Sun
7 hours ago
- Sport
- The Sun
Fans turn on ‘people's champ' Bryson DeChambeau as footage emerges of ‘disgusting behaviour' towards Open volunteer
FANS turned on 'people's champ' Bryson DeChambeau after footage emerged of his 'disgusting behaviour' towards an Open volunteer. The American tied for 10th in Northern Ireland as Scottie Scheffler finished top of the pack. 2 Supporters were hoping to see DeChambeau battle for first thanks to his popularity as the 'people's champ.' But the two-time US Open winner suffered a backlash after a video showed him acting rudely towards an unpaid volunteer. DeChambeau hit a wayward golf ball into the long grass over The Open weekend. The mis-hit clearly irked him as he trudged his way over to find it. And the 31-year-old took his irritation out on a volunteer who stood in the grass pointing to where the ball may have landed. DeChambeau strutted over before dismissing the volunteer by saying: 'You can move out of the way.' It certainly didn't go down well with supporters who had previously heralded DeChambeau as a man of the people. He earlier delighted fans with a classy gesture by using his driver following groans over teeing off with an iron. But DeChambeau's attitude to the volunteer was not greeted as warmly. One supporter said: 'Treating a volunteer poorly will always suck.' 'People's champ' Bryson DeChambeau delights Open fans with classy gesture as they say 'how can you not love this guy?' Another declared: 'Poor volunteer getting that treatment from someone who's supposed to be a professional and role model. Disgusting behaviour.' One noted: 'Wow what a jerk.' Another added: 'This is pathetic behaviour.' However, other fans didn't see any issue with DeChambeau's actions. One said: 'The volunteer just stood there like Happy Gilmore on the Waterbury first tee box.' Another declared: 'Look at all these haters.'
Yahoo
a day ago
- Health
- Yahoo
Volunteers needed at Cancer Support Community's Survivor's Summit and Taste of Bloomington
The City of Bloomington Volunteer Network provides information about local volunteer opportunities. For a complete listing, visit or call 812-349-3433. The inclusion of an organization in this list does not imply City endorsement or support of the organization's activities or policies. Information and registration links for the following opportunities can be found at Survivor's Summit — last call for volunteers! Volunteer with Cancer Support Community South Central Indiana at their Survivor's Summit on July 26. This annual event is held in honor of those who have been affected by a cancer diagnosis. Attendees include patients, family members, caregivers, and survivors. The event focuses on educating survivors and their loved ones on survivorship issues and celebrating the lives of those who are thriving in spite of a cancer diagnosis. Available shifts: July 26 8:30 a.m.-10:45 a.m.10:30 a.m.-12:45 p.m.12:30-2:30 p.m. Location: 631 E. Discovery Parkway, Bloomington, IN 47408 Learn more and register by July 25: Contact: Brynn Parkinson at brynn@ or 812-233-3286 Taste of Bloomington volunteers Taste of Bloomington, presented by Master Rental, is back in Bloomington on Aug. 2 from 3 to 10 p.m. This family-friendly volunteer opportunity offers multiple shifts to choose from. Hang out with fantastic people, have a ton of fun, score a free Taste T-shirt, and enjoy delicious free food — just for helping out! Interested volunteers must register by July 25. Available shifts: multiple shifts between 12:30 p.m. and midnight Location: Kirkwood Avenue between Walnut Street and Indiana Avenue, Bloomington, IN 47404 Find their sign-up links and choose your shifts: Contact: tasteofbtownvolunteers@ Taste of Bloomington/GardenQuest — Food Waste Reduction Team Help the Taste of Bloomington minimize the amount of food waste entering the landfill by being part of GardenQuest's food waste diversion team! Your role will be to teach festival participants how to separate their food waste from what can be recycled and what must be thrown away. This is a family-friendly and teen-friendly opportunity! Volunteers 5 years and older are welcome. Any child younger than 12 years old must be accompanied by an adult. Volunteers must also sign up to attend a 15-20 minute training session during the second half of July. Available shifts: Aug. 2 2:45-4:45 p.m.4:45-6:45 p.m.6:45-8:45 p.m.8:45-10:45 p.m. Location: Kirkwood Avenue between Walnut and Indiana, Bloomington, IN 47404 Learn more and find their sign-up link: Contact: Ellee Spier, GardenQuest director, at 812-955-0249 or Wish List Spotlight ReStore/Habitat for Humanity Wish List Donating working appliances and furniture to the Restore helps Habitat Monroe County build affordable homes. Donating also helps reuse/recycle items for a more sustainable planet, while also reducing solid waste disposal. Donations: can be made 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. ReStore has a pick-up service for appliances and furniture. Contact: Ron Smith, 812-331-2660, ext. 103, or ronsmith@ Location: 850 S. College Mall Road, Bloomington, IN 47401 Featured Wishes: working, gently used appliances like stoves, refrigerators, washers and dryers. Furniture in good condition, like sofas, tables, chairs, etc. View Wish List: You can also find year-round in-kind donation needs on the Community Wish List at This article originally appeared on The Herald-Times: Volunteers needed at CSCSCI Survivor's Summit and Taste of Bloomington Solve the daily Crossword
BBC News
a day ago
- General
- BBC News
Call for more Surrey volunteers to train dogs to help deaf people
A charity has appealed for more volunteer puppy trainers as demand for hearing dogs continues to Hearing Dogs for Deaf People said its service expanding into Woking and Farnham was a "vital step" to help more deaf people live more independent lives. It added the volunteer trainers' tasks involved taking a puppy into their own home for six to 18 months and teaching basic cues including "sit" and "wait" and to experience different sights, sounds, smells and charity trains dogs to alert deaf people to important and life-saving sounds such as smoke alarms, doorbells and baby monitors. Lisa Meller, volunteering manager, said: "Volunteers can have an opportunity to train a puppy that will go on to completely transform the life of a deaf person."Our volunteers are at the heart of everything we do, and we're now looking for kind, committed individuals or families in the local area."Hearing dogs not only provide practical assistance to deaf people, but also offer love, emotional support and help reduce isolation and loneliness, which many deaf people experience, said the charity."No prior experience is needed, just a love of dogs, enough time every day to dedicate to the puppy, and a willingness to learn about dog training," Ms Meller said. Karen Hardcastle, one of the charity's puppy trainers, said: "Becoming a volunteer trainer with Hearing Dogs has changed my life. "It's been the best thing I've ever done – to have a dog, to learn a skill, meet lots of people, get out and about, and make a difference to someone else's life."Volunteer trainers are supported by staff members and all costs are covered by the charity, which includes food, toys, bedding and veterinary costs.
