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Lisa came to Neil Squire Society in Ottawa, Ontario, having made the decision to return to work after an injury. Lisa had sustained an acquired brain injury during surgery on her knee.
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Skip to NavigationLisa came to Neil Squire Society in Ottawa, Ontario, having made the decision to return to work after an injury. Lisa had sustained an acquired brain injury during surgery on her knee.
Joey came to the Neil Squire Society through a high school work placement. It was a short and sweet visit, but Joey would like to come back and do more volunteering in the Computer Comfort Program or with the Computer Refurbishing Program.
Amy, who is enrolled in the Classroom and Community Support Program at Douglas College, came to the Neil Squire Society to do her required five week practicum. Amy was eager to share her experience.
“These people really do have passion. You don’t just take a program and then say ‘see ya,’ Neil Squire Society keeps helping you. They don’t walk away.”
Murray’s experience is proof that volunteering is an excellent way to gain experience and assist with career exploration.