During National Volunteer Week 2025, the incredible contributions of millions of volunteers are celebrated across Canada.
At Archway, we are profoundly grateful to the thousands of volunteers who generously donate their time, skills, and passion. Their dedication makes a significant impact on our community, and we couldn’t achieve our mission without them.
I would like to extend my gratitude to our volunteers for making a profound impact on our community with your compassion, kindness and care for all of our neighbours.
Together, we make a powerful tide of progress towards “justice, opportunities and equitable access for all.”
“I am passionate about serving our programs and volunteers at Archway. Each day, I see the incredible impact of our dedicated volunteers who generously offer their time and commitment. Your efforts create positive changes that ripple through our community. Your dedication and hard work are the backbone of our organization!” said Meredith Lee Sperling, Archway volunteer coordinator.
For this year’s national volunteer week, we have featured stories from a few of our volunteers. Learn more about the inspiring things they do in our community:
L-R: An Archway volunteer with Cindy, Family Centre coordinator.
From a newcomer seeking support to a leader uplifting others, Mayra serves as an inspiration to the community.
After decades in the British military and working across the world, Peter settled in Abbotsford and supported over 500 newcomers as an Archway volunteer.
Jaida is an incredible Foundry Abbotsford Ambassador dedicated to promoting mental health and well-being within her school community.
Chantelle shares the important lessons she has learned as a volunteer with the Archway Urban Farm.
At 82, Paul is grateful for the connections he’s made through volunteering with Archway’s Lunch with the Bunch (LWTB) program.