Tim Hortons Volunteers of the Week

Peace Area Riding for the Disabled Society nominates Todd Perks for Tim Hortons Volunteers of the Week! They wrote ‘Todd began his involvement with PARDS in 1988 as a rider and cart driver. Since 2010 Todd has fulfilled many roles within the organization, most recently as a board advisor, using his personal experiences as a PARDS rider. Todd helps with fund raising events benefitting PARDS such as selling tickets at PARDS events and for raffles such as Dream Home. When attending PARDS events or out in the community, Todd shares his experiences and the benefits of therapeutic riding with others. Todd’s experience with PARDS as a client over the years makes him a valuable voice within the community and on the board for our clients.’

Sexsmith FCSS nominates Rose Shmyruk for Tim Hortons Volunteers of the Week! They wrote ‘Rose Shmyruk is a dedicated community volunteer.  Rose’s Ukrainian background allows her to help Ukrainian kids new to our country get comfortable with school here in Canada.  Rose volunteers her skills in perogy making with the school as well.  She volunteers with the Seniors kitchen, helps with the Food Bank and the Reverse Santa Parade here in Sexsmith.  Rose is an extraordinary volunteer for the community of Sexsmith and helps wherever and whenever she can.’

Centre for Young Parents nominates Danielle Claughton for Tim Hortons Volunteers of the Week! They wrote ‘Danielle has been volunteering with us since Fall 2022. She works full time however her employer believes in allowing time for employees to contribute to the community, so she is able to come help us in the First Steps Childcare Centre. Danielle is always willing to help where we need her! Thank you Danielle for your flexibility and for coming and helping us with our littlest clients!’

Peace Area Riding for the Disabled Society (PARDS) nominates Cathy Rycroft for Tim Hortons Volunteers of the Week! They wrote ‘Ever wondered what family members do when a spouse is here for seasonal work? Well fortunately for the past 2 years, Cathy has chosen to volunteer at PARDS. With horses back home with family, and previously working at racetracks, Cathy brought a wealth of knowledge and was missing her horse time. Being here for a few months, it was difficult to place Cathy in weekly lessons as some riders need the consistency of support. Cathy was a tremendous help filling in when and where ever needed if a volunteer was unable to make it. You could hear her friendly, lively voice say, “sure, just give me call anytime; I live really close by!” and at times would be here within minutes! Cathy helped in lessons, leading or side walking, grooming and tacking, and helped to keep our barn clean. Cathy is also an artist and has further showed her support to PARDS by donating her art work to PARDS Annual Dine & Dance fundraiser event. We wish her the best and look forward to seeing her next winter!’

Seniors Outreach nominates Brenda Henning for Tim Hortons Volunteers of the Week! They wrote ‘Brenda has been a volunteer with Seniors Outreach since 2013. She is a Director of the Board of The Grande Prairie & Area Council on Aging, and volunteers for Seniors Outreach selling tickets at the Dream Home and Cash & Camping. Thank You Brenda!’

Seniors Outreach nominates Donna Gerrard for Tim Hortons Volunteers of the Week! They wrote ‘Donna is a volunteer for Seniors Outreach helping sell tickets for the Dream Home and Cash & Camping. Thank you Donna for your support.’

Seniors Outreach nominates Carol Doetzel for Tim Hortons Volunteers of the Week! They wrote ‘We appreciate Carol’s cheerful presence as she volunteers for Seniors Outreach with our fundraising, selling tickets for the Dream Home and for Cash & Camping. Thank you Carol!’

Seniors Outreach nominates Terry Doerkson for Tim Hortons Volunteers of the Week! They wrote ‘Thank you Terry for volunteering with Seniors Outreach helping with our Dream Home and Cash & Camping ticket sales. Terry has been volunteering with us for several years making time around his enjoying a round of golf :)’

Peace Area Riding for the Disabled Society (PARDS) nominates Judi Harker for Tim Hortons Volunteers of the Week! They wrote ‘Judi began volunteering at PARDS previous facility in 2017, leading and side walking in lessons. Over the years, Judi has come to refer to PARDS as, “her happy place”. What began as 1 – 3 hours a week, has now become 4 nights a week offering 8 hours of her time, tacking horses and assisting our riders in lessons. Judi enjoys the time spent with the horses, riders and other volunteers. One volunteer in particular comes numerous times as well throughout the week working along side Judi and the 2 have been affectionately dubbed, “the Dream Team”. Over the years Judi helped in other areas of volunteering, selling tickets or leading in pony rides at our Carnival. Judi has been a great supporter of PARDS, spreading the word to others about our programs and volunteering opportunities. Seeing opportunities where donated work time could be given, Judi has reached out to her employer, Ruskin Construction Ltd., and facility projects have been completed. One project was the completion of PARDS Critter pen where if you visit you will see Ruskin & Harker, PARDS donkeys, who were named after Judi and her employer for their help. With the various ways Judi enriches PARDS, especially the joy she brings our riders with her caring and fun nature, it is no wonder Judi was named PARDS 2019 Volunteer of the Year. Thank you Judi!’

Lori Russell from Clairmont Ag Society nominates Cindy Trudel for Tim Hortons Volunteers of the Week! They wrote ‘Cindy Trudel has gone above any beyond for the ag society in the last couple months. In the last two weeks she has spent close to 50 hours approximately working on our Reno’s to the main foyer, so we have it all completed before our next event. On top of working on the Reno’s she does all the behind the scenes jobs that come up. She is our President, so she is the main contact for a lot of different things.’

Seniors Outreach Snow Fairies nominates Jeff Pedersen for Tim Hortons Volunteers of the Week! They wrote ‘Jeff volunteers his time in helping his neighbors out with snow removal on their driveways and contacted us to take on a driveway of one of the seniors on our Snow Fairy program. Thank You for helping out and being a great neighbor and member of the community.’

Seniors Outreach nominates Beth Coates for Tim Hortons Volunteers of the Week! They wrote ‘Beth has been a volunteer with Seniors Outreach for a few years. She brings her smile when helping out with The Dream Home and Cash & Camping tickets sales. Thanks Beth for all you do :).’