"If others are wanting to learn something or even to teach someone, they can come out and help, as everyone is welcome here"

-Linda, Volunteer

"I think Trails is a good program. You get to learn how to do measurement and get new skills. I have learned the rights and wrongs of painting. I like working with other people. It helps using our social skills. There is a lot of teamwork. I feel I am an important part of the team. I am gaining patience."

-Michelle, Learner

"I think the shop is good. I like doing things with wood. It gets me out of the classroom. I have learned how to use tools the right way. I like working together. I help other people learn. I train them to use the saws just like I did Linda (Executive Director of PELC)."

-Albert, Learner

" I would like to work on the Trans Canada Trail and also do research on different birds in the area. I would like to be able to meet new people and educate the community on the different birds in their area that they didn't know they had."

-Tom, Learner

" I am interested in research on eagles in South Eastern Ontario where they are located. Some were in my backyard."

-Robert, Learner

" I am so happy and excited that I reside in a town where illiteracy is no joking matter. I stumbled onto an organization that believed that everyone has their own special talents and putting those talents to good use. My talent is Carpentry. I will enjoy applying this talent to the Trans Canada Trail in anyway I can. Thank you North Frontenac Literacy (Northern Connections) for the Trails to Literacy program and consider me a long-term volunteer, now and always."

-Rob, Volunteer

"I am interested in joining the Trails to Literacy because I think it will be interesting to learn the history of the trail and the different places where the buildings were. I would like to meet the people that know the history along the trail. For myself it's going to be fun and to hear what the group has to say and what they learned about the trail."

-Don, Learner

"I'm quite happy and excited to be involved with the Literacy program and the work they propose to do on the Trans Canada Trail. I've been coming to this area for about three years. I enjoy it so much, I have become a permanent resident in September. I feel that this is a great opportunity to meet other people and enjoy the beautiful landscape that some people take for granted."

-CC, Learner/Volunteer

"The Trails to Literacy program is a wonderful and beneficial idea not only for the people in the program, but also for the community in general. It gives people a feeling of accomplishment to know that others from the community will be able to see what they have done and appreciate the hard work they are putting into their projects. I know that feeling appreciated helps a person's self-esteem, which allows them to learn and grow."

-Melissa (Katimavik)

"I joined Trails to Literacy to work on the trails and learn new skills. I want to make the trails better for the community."

-Darryl, Learner

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