Craig Kielburger Featured Speaker for Volunteer Breakfast in Kingston

For Immediate Release
March 12, 2013

Craig Kielburger Featured Speaker for Volunteer Breakfast in Kingston
United Way Volunteer Centre Highlights Volunteerism in KFL&A

Kingston, ON (March 12, 2013) As part of National Volunteer Week, April 21st through 27th, the spot light will shine on dedicated individuals including youth, families and groups, in celebration of their significant contribution to the community through volunteerism.

Volunteers will get the chance to take a well-deserved bow, with awards being handed out at a special Breakfast event on Friday, April 19th, 7 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. at the K-Rock Centre, 1 The Tragically Hip Way, Kingston.

Celebrated Canadian philanthropist and media personality, Craig Kielburger, will be the featured speaker of the morning. At the young age of 12, Craig began volunteering in his home town of Thornhill, Ontario. Now, a sought-after speaker around the world, Kielburger is the founder of Free the Children.  Following the Volunteer Breakfast, Kielburger will be speaking to high school students from both local school boards.

The keynote speaker and volunteer awards in KFL&A are sponsored by Investors Group. This year’s breakfast event is also sponsored by the K-Rock Centre, Bell and Rogers Radio Group.

“We are delighted to bring Craig to Kingston,” says Jacquie Costron, a member of the Volunteer Centre Advisory Committee. “Craig is a powerful speaker who will remind volunteers of the difference they make in our community. We believe that he will also inspire others to become more involved in the community and to embark on new volunteer endeavours.”

General admission seating for the breakfast event is $20 per person. Reserved seating for tables of 8 is $175.

For more information and to order tickets, call 613-542-2674.

About United Way Volunteer Centre
Established in 2011, the United Way Volunteer Centre matches individuals in KFL&A looking to volunteer with not-for-profit organizations that have volunteer opportunities.

Media Contacts:

Bhavana Varma, CEO, United Way KFL&A
613-542-2674, ext. 2   bvarma@unitedwaykfla.ca

Jacquie Costron, Regional Director, Investors Group
613-384-8973 jacquie.costron@investorsgroup.com

Background: Award nominations due March 25

United Way Volunteer Centre has opened its call for nominations for the annual Volunteers Grow Community Awards to honour Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox & Addington residents who make a positive difference in our community.

Charities, organizations, and individuals are invited to nominate volunteers who are active in local not-for-profit organizations. These include charities, agencies, hospitals, schools, sports leagues, religious institutions, community centres, research facilities, long-term-care facilities or cultural groups. Nominees can be selected for their outstanding volunteer efforts in coordinating initiatives, organizing events, mentoring or coaching, providing leadership on Boards, committees, or in celebration of an exceptional length of service.

Nomination Forms are available at the United Way Volunteer Centre’s Bagot Street office or through their website. The deadline for nominations is Monday, March 25th.