Volunteers play an essential role in creating a welcoming and connected community at KW Habilitation. During National Volunteer Week, we are proud to recognize the people who give their time and energy to help others feel supported from the moment they walk through the door.

Today, we are celebrating Jacquie Johnson, a long term volunteer at the welcome desk in our main building.

Ten Years of Friendly Connection

Jacquie has volunteered at the KW Habilitation welcome desk once a week for the past ten years. She enjoys being around friendly people and says she likes everyone she works with at the welcome desk. For Jacquie, being part of a positive and welcoming team is what makes the experience meaningful.

One of her favourite parts of volunteering is answering the phone. It gives her the chance to help people directly and be part of what keeps the building running smoothly. She describes volunteering as exciting and says she likes feeling like part of the team.

Valued on Every Team She Joins

Outside of volunteering, Jacquie keeps busy. She enjoys playing sports and has spent over 20 years working in the restaurant industry. During COVID, her work hours were reduced, but she was called back once things reopened. Being asked to return meant a lot to her and reflected how much her work was valued there as well.

That same sense of belonging and appreciation carries through to her volunteer role at KW Habilitation. Her consistency, friendliness, and willingness to help make a difference every week.

We are grateful for Jacquie’s ten years of commitment and the warmth she brings to the welcome desk. Volunteers like Jacquie help ensure KW Habilitation remains a place where people feel comfortable, connected, and valued.