There are dozens of organizations across the city geared to helping people in the time of need, but sometimes the organizations themselves need help when it comes to man power.
A volunteer fair was held at the Cherryhill Village Mall in London on Wednesday with many groups hoping to recruit new members to help spread awareness and help others.
Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) was one of the dozens of groups at the fair. Charlene Doak-Gebauer's family got support from the group and says it's what help through the tough times.
"My niece was killed a year-and-a-half ago by a drunk driver...She was a sweetheart, real spunk, a lot of personality, a lot of drive."
That's the kind of story that prompted Rob Barber to volunteer his time with MADD.
"I think of all the people who have lost their lives. I think about all the mothers and fathers who have lost a son or people who have had actually taken people robbed from them."
Personal stories are just one of many reasons people choose the volunteer path. For others lending a helping hand is just second nature
Nancy Robaczek is looking to volunteer at Meals on Wheels, which helps over 1,000 clients in need each year.
"I'm just retiring and I've got extra time on my hands and I know there is a lot of need out there in the community."
True to its name, Meals on Wheels delivers hot lunches to clients and has a large volunteer base of over 200 people.
But that's not all, Annie-May Cruickshank of Meals on Wheels says "We service seniors and people with disabilities, so if you've lost your use of a car sometimes it's very difficult to get to your medical appointment...so we provide door to door service."
And with volunteers in high demand, volunteer fairs are important to help keep organizations like MADD and Meals on Wheels running.
