Since arriving in Waterloo Region in 1982 to start her teaching career with the WRDB, she has volunteered and served on the Board of numerous community organizations. Most notably she has been a member of the CBWC – Waterloo Region and ADK-Alpha Delta Kappa Sorority, Upsilon Chapter for more than 30 years. She is currently the Waterloo Chapter President and Secretary of the Ontario Region of the Congress. Even in retirement she continues to volunteer to improve the visibility and respect for the ACB community. Currently she is a Program Administrator for Run4OfficeWR and also works to help organize BHM events. In addition to being a part of the Waterloo Region Age Friendly(Seniors) Network. In 2023 Marcia was named one of the Regions 10 Change Makers by CBC- KW and in 2025 she was recognized for her on going volunteer work with a King Charles III medal and the Senior of the Year in Kitchener Award.