Volunteers help bring local history to life
During National Volunteer Week at the end of April, Trent Valley Archives (TVA) acknowledged and thanked all their volunteers, who will all be feted at a garden Volunteer Appreciation Tea later in the season.
“Whether it’s answering the phone, scanning images or acting in the Little Lake Cemetery Pageant or in one of several ‘backstage’ roles, leading a downtown Ghost Walk or helping with social media and other communications, TVA is grateful for your support! We couldn’t do it without you,” reads a release thanking the organization’s volunteers.
TVA welcomes new volunteers. Right now, they are planning their summer events schedule, and will soon begin training guides. Why not consider signing up? If that role doesn’t appeal to you, there are lots of other different ways you can help. Right now, there is a need for volunteers who are interested in marketing, fundraising, website management and IT support.
Trent Valley Archives, formed in 1989, promotes the preservation, identification and care of archives; encourages local history and family history research; maintains a website and quarterly magazine; operates a major research facility; and raises public awareness of history and archives through historical tours and community events.
TVA is located at 567 Carnegie Ave. and contains more than 1,000 cubic feet of documents relating to the people, events and places connected with the Trent Valley.
For more info or if you would like to become a TVA volunteer, email Heather at admin@trentvalleyarchives.com, or Karen Hicks, chair of the membership/volunteer committee, at hicks@nexicom.net, or phone at 705-745-4404.
Gift to Trent
A recent $1.2-million anonymous gift to Trent University will double the number of students at the school and community organizations participating in communitybased research. The gift is a fouryear commitment to the Trent Community Research Centre (TCRC) to develop training for students and employers, enhance hands-on learning opportunities, provide funds for primary research and cover travel and other expenses for students to complete research.
“Momentous change happens when students are not just motivated, but supported, to do outstanding work with local organizations, deepening the connection between Trent University and local communities,” said Julie Davis, vice-president External Relations and Development at Trent University. “This generous donation, from a donor who wishes to remain anonymous, benefits both the community and students.”
The TCRC has facilitated community-based research projects in Peterborough city and county, the City of Kawartha Lakes, Durham Region and Northumberland County for more than 25 years.
Community-based research brings together the research expertise of Trent University faculty and students with the knowledge and research needs of a wide range of community groups and organizations including municipalities, social service agencies, conservation authorities and interest groups.
“Thanks to this generous donation even more students will become engaged in local causes that fuel their passions and, in many cases, shape the trajectory of their life and career,” said Kevin Whitmore, director of Careerspace at Trent. “Community-based research showcases the power of collaborative learning and the value of work-integrated opportunities for students to make a positive difference in their community.”
At TCRC’s annual Celebration of Community-Based Research more than 50 Trent students presented their research projects and showcased the impact of research partnerships between students, faculty and community partners including Five Counties Children’s Centre and the Brain Injury Association of Peterborough Region.
To learn more about Trent’s Community Based Research and projects in progress visit trentu.ca/ community-based-research/celebration-research/projectsprogress.
Communitybased research showcases the power of collaborative learning and the value of workintegrated opportunities for students to make a positive difference in their community. KEVIN WHITMORE DIRECTOR OF CAREERSPACE AT TRENT UNIVERSITY
Activity Haven
The summer schedule of instructional programs at Activity Haven begins the first week of June and registration for all programs opens May 15.
There is something for everyone, including a variety of yoga classes, tai chi, cardio drumming, bone building, Zumba, pickleball, square dancing and line dancing.
In addition to the program cost, a $2 user fee applies for each program attended.
Activity Haven is located at 180 Barnardo Ave. and welcomes new members 50 years and better. For further information on membership or programs offered, contact the office at 705-876-1670.