Shawville Recreation Association fundraising for volunteer training

Shawville Recreation Association fundraising for volunteer training

The Shawville Recreation Association has started an online fundraiser to improve training for youth volunteers in the Pontiac’s sports and leisure organizations.

Organizer Matt Greer explained that the fundraising is being done through the Quebec organization La Ruche, and any donation will be matched 4x. They’re aiming to raise $6,000, which would mean a total of $30,000 for refereeing training, first-aid or other skills.

Greer, who also teaches a leadership class at Pontiac High School, said he was hoping some of the students in the class are able to benefit from the training as well, whether they’re volunteering with the Shawville RA or another community organization.

Jaycie Hodgins, a student in Greer’s class who volunteered with the Shawville RA this past summer, was supportive of additional training for volunteers.

The link to the fundraising campaign is available here.