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Volunteer Spotlight – October 2023

Name: Taslima YasminVolunteer Since: 2023Roles: Community Tree Specialist, Celebration Forest Committee Why do I volunteer with ReForest London? I moved to London at the beginning of this year, and it felt a little lonely trying to navigate life in a new place. I was looking for a community, and decided to look for volunteering events online. That’s how…

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Volunteer Spotlight – September 2023

Name: Taniya YasminVolunteer Since: 2023Roles: Community Tree Specialist, Celebration Forest Committee A Bit About Me My name is Taniya. I was born and brought up in Oman, and have recently moved to Canada! I am currently a graduate student in the department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics at the Western University. Why do I volunteer with ReForest London? When…

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Volunteer Spotlight – August 2023

Name: Mary McQuillanVolunteer Since: 2018Roles: Community Liaison, Office Assistant, Celebration Forest Committee Why do I volunteer with ReForest London? I volunteered with ReForest once while I was working, and then decided I liked being outdoors, planting trees, and cleaning up overgrowth.  It was nice to be outside!  And since I’ve retired, it’s a really nice way to meet…

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Volunteer Spotlight – June 2023

Name: Michael KirklandVolunteer Since: 2023Roles: Community Tree Specialist, Planting Leader, Tree Planter Why do I volunteer with ReForest London? The simple short answer is that there is nothing you can do as an individual that has more long-lasting impact on the environment of your present and future community than planting a tree. The complicated and more interesting answer…

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Volunteer Spotlight – May 2023

Name: Cassie GettyVolunteer Since: 2021Roles: Tree Planter, Aftercare Assistant and Community LiaisonI enjoy ReForest London as volunteers can work in several different ways to help make the city a more beautiful and environmentally resilient place by increasing tree cover. Since moving to London, I had noticed RFL out and about in the community, often for their tree giveaway…

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Volunteer Spotlight – April 2023

Name: Dillon O’HenlyVolunteer Since: 2022Roles: Board Treasurer, Finance Committee Chair I was born in London, and have lived here my entire life aside from a few years in Waterloo to attend Wilfrid Laurier University.  I’ve always loved the outdoors, and the extensive offerings that London has  is a huge reason why I have decided to…

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Volunteer Spotlight – March 2023

Name: Suze BellevilleVolunteer Since: 2015Roles: Planting Leader, Community Tree Specialist, Community Liaison, Events Committee Member, and more! As someone who lives in London and participates in many volunteer roles within the community, I find myself constantly drawn back to Reforest London. It has been a great experience being a part of the changing landscape of…

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Volunteer Spotlight – February 2023

Name: Kjartan HermansenVolunteer Since: 2022Roles: Planting Leader, Tree Planter About Kjartan: “I’m a recent volunteer with ReForest London – but I’ve been trying to get out to events as often as I can. My work allows me to do some events throughout the week as well (essentially – I’m always working, so taking a break…

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