My DofE Diamond Challenge & Thank You!

by ladyandtherose // 24 November 2016 // 1 Comment

One month ago, I blogged about signing up to do the DofE Diamond Challenge. I have recently returned from Calais and Dunkirk, where I volunteered in the donations warehouse and at a refugee centre. Although I had challenged myself to brush... Continue reading →

The Lady takes on the DoE Diamond Challenge!

by ladyandtherose // 12 October 2016 // No Comments

Having completed my Gold award a few years ago, I wanted to make sure that I continued to live a well-rounded life: be physically active, volunteer, and learn something new. If you’ve searched my blog archive, you may have stumbled... Continue reading →

Charity Spotlight: Beauty Night Society

by ladyandtherose // 13 April 2015 // 2 Comments

Happy National Volunteer Week, Canada! One of the many things I miss about Vancouver is volunteering at Beauty Night Society. I miss seeing the familiar faces of the women (participants) waiting at the round tables for the volunteers to arrive. I... Continue reading →

Homelessness Action Week

by ladyandtherose // 8 October 2012 // No Comments

The annual Homeless Action Week in Vancouver started on 7 October and will end on Saturday, 13 Oct. There are a number of activities locals (including current inhabitants) can partake this week in order to become more aware of the... Continue reading →

The Lady & the Rose

Finding the beauty in life

volunteer

My DofE Diamond Challenge & Thank You!

The Lady takes on the DoE Diamond Challenge!

Charity Spotlight: Beauty Night Society

Homelessness Action Week