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The network is made of hours

Volunteers turn an alumni list into actual contact.

Reported by University of Waterloo newsroom

Alumni volunteers cultivate connections and community
AlumniAlumni volunteers cultivate connections and communityPhoto: University of Waterloo / original source page

Celebrating National Volunteer Week

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  1. Original reporting · uwaterloo.ca
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