Volunteers

"It has always been my belief in the scriptures that encourage and require Christians to put their faith to work. When I reflect on the various challenges we had to face and their successful outcome I firmly believed that we were on God's mission. This was, and continues to be, most emphatically supported by the testimonies we continually hear from residents who found a whole new outlook on life because of their stay in our homes."

-- Rev. Bob Percival, "Father Daybreak"


Daybreak Volunteers Today

Some Daybreak volunteers have been caring and giving their time since the beginning of the organization. This has provided a continuity of vision and many shared memories. Some volunteers answered the call for a skill for a specific project and have remained with the organization. Others learned about Daybreak's work and simply enquired --- "what can I do to help?"

Regardless of when they joined or how they contribute, all Daybreak's volunteers have shown a collective determination to work with the community and government agencies toward the prevention of homelessness.

Daybreak welcomes new volunteers. They can be directly involved in empowering Daybreak tenants to achieve their goals and potential. They can take part in our collective belief that supporting tenants in a safe and caring environment fosters personal growth.

If you would like to become a volunteer, please click here

Some Of The Daybreak Volunteers
Audrey Ogilvie, with a noted career in Interior Design, lends her creative flare to making the Daybreak houses into homes.
Rosemary Jacobsen, as tenant interviewer, provides the initial warm welcome and introduction to Daybreak.
Dorothy Fulford has, for many years, organized all the specials events at Daybreak.
Flo not only helps at all the special events, she has 'adopted-a-house' for whom she brings cake/ice cream for each tenant on their birthday.
Santa Claus has been a regular at the Daybreak Christmas celebration, bringing a gift for each of the tenants.
Ossie Miles, aka Santa Claus, has been with Daybreak since the beginning in 1982.