the airport: Bosco (left), Lola (centre) and Sarge (right).
uniform on and so do I. Volunteering is fantastic and I feel honoured to be part of this.” YWG’s program is actually the fifth such partnership
across Canada and it is barking up the right tree for many people — especially on social media. Te immediate ac- ceptance is spurred on by almost daily shifts from the vol- unteer teams. Te outpouring of support and benefits to travellers are highlights for SJA Manitoba and Winnipeg Richardson International Airport, and has them focused on developing it further. “Tough we’re pleased with the progress and almost
daily coverage, we’re looking to get 75 teams or more by the end of the year,” says Teresa. “Two volunteer shifts a day at the airport is one of our goals, and we’re confident
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this program will continue to be overwhelmingly positive. It really does make a difference.” Te long term goal for this program is to have coverage
for all flights out of YWG. Reason being? At the end of the day, it comes down to a personal connection and a helping hand or paw. Chelsea Obsniuk, one of SJA’s volunteers, says her Italian greyhound, Sarge, loves the chance to make and comfort new friends. “We spend a lot of time at the playground area and as
soon as he sees children, he wants to spend time with them. Parents find it a great way to calm kids down,” says Chelsea. “Sarge gets a lot out of it, and I leave with a full heart as do the people he interacts with.” Suffice to say, this one’s a howling success.
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