Volunteers are the heart of Tonari Gumi—you bring our community to life. We’re also getting ready for International Volunteer Year 2026 to IGNITE VOLUNTEERISM! 🔥 Your energy fuels our mission and changes lives every day. Ways our volunteers keep us thriving: 🍱 Kitchen & Meal Programs 🚗 MOW Drivers 🗣️ Program Instructors 🤝 Senior Support & Visiting 🏮 Events & Festivals 💻 Office & Digital Support 🌸 Board & Committees Thank you for your passion and spirit! 🤝✨

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Table of Contents Japanese Spring Vegetables Workshop TG Café Kitchen – A Taste of Traditional Japanese Cooking Work Experience Highlight: Jane Introducing UBC Community Service-Learning Students TG Members’ Birthday Party – March 26, 2026 Renovation Update: April March Outing: River Rock Casino Volunteer Music Instructors Wanted (Ukulele & Handbells) Volunteer Noodle Gathering – April 6 Community Services Resource Information Community Volunteer Income Tax Program Fraud Prev

At the AGM, Tonari Gumi needs its members to approve the annual report! The AGM also gives members a chance to vote for policies, direction and Board members, as well as an opportunity to share opinions directly with the Board of Directors. We encourage all members to attend! Date and Time: Saturday, May 23, 2026, 10:00 AM Location: Tonari Gumi, 101-42 West 8th Ave. Vancouver, BC For more information visit: www.tonarigumi.ca/agm