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VOLUNTEER PROFILES

Without our dedicated volunteers, we couldn't do the work that we do. They show up rain or shine (or snow!) and make sure that Meals on Wheels get delivered to the people who need them. We can't say enough about the amazing work our volunteers do and we wanted to share just a few profiles of all the different people who help make Meals on Wheels a success. Thank you volunteers for your commitment!


Dennis and Michael - A Father/Son team! 

6/18/2015

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Dennis and his son Michael have been delivering Chinese Meals on Wheels together for more than 5 years. Equally as important as the meal and friendly visit for a Meals on Wheels client, is the time that Dennis and Michael get to spend together. Twice a week, Dennis and Michael deliver Chinese Meals on Wheels, spending quality time together and fostering a strong father-son bond.

Before immigrating to Canada, Dennis was a police officer in Hong Kong.  After settling in Vancouver, Dennis decided to take early retirement to be able to take care of his son Michael who has autism. Dennis helped his son apply for volunteer work to help gain some work experience, and in 2008 Michael started his volunteer work with Care BC’s Chinese Meals on Wheels program.

At first, Michael struggled with communication issues and he felt troubled and discouraged. So in 2010, Dennis decided to join the Meals on Wheels team with Michael. Dennis loves volunteering as he knows he is truly making a difference by helping to care for elderly people living alone and providing them with short visits filled with warmth and understanding. For Michael, it is important to experience caring and to build relationships with others. Both Dennis and Michael believe that caring for others and providing service to the community is one of the true important things you can do in life!

Dennis believes he and his son will continue this volunteer work until they physically can’t participate anymore. Volunteers like Dennis and Michael are the heart and soul of the work Care BC does. We can’t thank them enough for bringing warmth and comfort to people in our community.

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  • Home
  • About
    • History
    • Executive and Board of Directors
    • Annual Reports
    • Newsletters
    • Employment >
      • Chief Executive Officer
      • Respite Assistant - Family Respite Centre
      • Nurse (RN/RPN) - Family Respite Centre
  • Programs
    • Meals on Wheels >
      • Western MOW (Vancouver/Richmond) >
        • Red Meat (Regular or Minced)
        • Non-Red Meat (Regular)
        • Frozen
        • Sandwich Pack
      • Chinese MOW (Vancouver/Richmond)
      • North Shore MOW
      • Meals on Wheels Supporters
      • Holiday Closures
    • Family Respite Centre >
      • Adult Day Program
      • Overnight Respite Program
    • North Shore Family Respite Centre
    • Community Integration Project
  • Volunteer
    • Volunteer Opportunities
    • Apply Now!
    • Volunteer Profiles
    • Volunteer Appreciation 2025
  • Donate
    • DONATE NOW
    • WAYS TO DONATE
    • Macaulay Club 2023-2024
    • Loyalty Club 2023-2024
  • EVENTS
    • Care BC's 14th Annual Fundraising Dinner - Oct 2024
    • Because You CARE Campaign Kick-Off Reception
    • 2024 North Shore Community Foundation Charity Golf Tournament
  • Contact
  • 中文網頁