International Year of Volunteers 2001

This year the contributions of volunteers worldwide are being honoured during International Year of Volunteers 2001.

Chances are, you and another family member, your friends, neighbours, and co-workers all volunteer, making our communities strong and contributing to the social, environmental and economic well being of Canada.

Did you know that:

• almost one in three Canadians volunteers their time to organizations;

• just about three in four Canadians help people directly, through acts of kindness such as doing errands, driving someone to an appointment, or providing some other assistance;

• the volunteer participation rate climbed from 26.8 percent in 1987 to 31.4 percent in 1997; or

• Canadian youth between the ages of 15 and 21 are most likely age group to volunteer.

For more information on The International Year of Volunteers 2001, visit www.iyvcanada.org

“Parliament Hill is more than a workplace for Parliamentarians and their staff—it is a national symbol. As a site of architectural beauty, historical significance and federal decision-making, the Hill belongs not only to those who work here, but to all Canadians. Welcome!

Tours: May 14th to September 3, 2001: Weekdays from 9:00 am to 8:30 pm (last English tour at 7:50 pm, last French tour at 7:40 pm).

Weekends and holidays from 9:00 am to 5:30 pm (last English tour at 4:50 pm, last French tour at 4:40 pm).

*Closed on Canada Day, July 1, 2001

September 4, 2001 to May 20, 2002: Daily from 9:00 am to 4:30 pm (last English tour at 3:50 pm, last French tour at 3:40 pm)

Group Reservations : Groups of 10 or more, including school groups, must reserve tours in advance: (613) 996-0896

Special Needs: Persons with special needs can be accommodated.