Halifax in Halifax Region, Nova Scotia — The Atlantic Provinces (North America)
The Volunteers
Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, June 23, 2022
1. The Volunteers Marker
Thousands of women and children volunteered during the
Second World War. They provided nursing care, respite,
entertainment and meals. They knitted and quilted, made
clothing, collected salvage, aided war brides and their
children when they arrived in Canada and carried out
countless other services.to honor those volunteers, the three figures represent females of all ages: an older woman with her Mi'kmaw basket and knitting, a volunteer at an African-Canadian canteen and a young girl gathering salvage items for recycling.
In addition to the generous support from the private, corporate and government sponsors listed below, we wish to acknowledge our thanks to the many donors from within Halifax Women's History Society membership as well as interested citizens from across Canada.
Erected 2017 by The Halifax Women's History Society.
Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • War, World II.
Location. 44° 38.487′ N, 63° 34.009′ W. Marker
this page online
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Ships and Men of the Royal Canadian Navy (here, next to this marker); Ocean Terminals/le terminal ocean terminals (within shouting distance of this marker); Port of Halifax/Port de Halifax (within shouting distance of this marker); Samuel Cunard (within shouting distance of this marker); Prince Valiant (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); The Tall Ships Parade 2000 (about 150 meters away); The Grand Dérangement (about 210 meters away); Charles Morris (approx. 0.2 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Halifax.
Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, June 23, 2022
2. The Volunteers Marker
Second plaque at marker
Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, June 23, 2022
3. The Volunteers Marker
Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, June 23, 2022
4. The Volunteers Marker
the statues
Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, June 23, 2022
5. The Volunteers Marker
statues from other direction
Credits. This page was last revised on September 21, 2022. It was originally submitted on September 7, 2022, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio. This page has been viewed 34 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on September 7, 2022, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
