The Editor,
Jill Calder is the executive director of the New View Society in Port Coquitlam.
She has been instrumental in bringing the society’s mission of community health through mental health to life, believing in the resiliency of the individual and their vision creating an environment for growth and recovery.
Jill keeps supportive housing, vocational, employment, social and personal growth services actively operating, and, does whatever is needed to have a dream for a community wellness centre. Jill is definitely the captain of this awesome ship, which in turn keeps the success of the society alive. The board of directors and staff work in partnership with its members and the community.
The society’s wellness and leisure programs utilize and recreation experiences to promote wellness and provide opportunities for each member to be active in their road to recovery.
For this non-profit organization, the volunteer program plays a huge role. Participation provides invaluable support to the members and to the community and staff view volunteers as a part of the team.
Volunteers, when required, share relevant policies, procedures and information. Opportunities for volunteers are: to grow in the position, to explore other volunteer positions, to assume greater responsibilities and to gain experience in other areas.
So this Christmas, when you’re making out your donations, please include New View because you never know when a friend, family member or even you may need this special haven.
And to New View Society, thank you for giving me back the true meaning of Christmas.
Jenny Farley, Port Coquitlam
