Tim Hortons Volunteers of the Week

Centre for Young Parents nominates Bernie Ollenberger for Tim Hortons Volunteers of the Week! They wrote ‘Bernie began volunteering at the CYP Project Thrift Shop in September 2022 after staff inquired if she would be interested in helping out. Bernie responded without hesitation and commenced volunteering twice weekly. Bernie grew up on a farm and later became a farmer’s wife. In addition, she was an employee of a local retail store for 17 years. She is a hard worker and understands the unique challenges within that environment. Bernie enjoys working in the back room. It’s here that you will find her washing and sorting our donations. She loves to have a good time and has a great sense of humor that keeps everyone on their toes. It is a pleasure to have Bernie a part of the CYP Project Thrift Shop team!’

Seniors Outreach – Snow Fairies nominates Kevin Simon for Tim Hortons Volunteers of the Week! They wrote ‘Kevin wanted to help out a senior in his area by joining the Snow Fairies program to help clear snow. He and his worker have made sure to keep the snow clear for the driveway they adopted, and we greatly appreciate them for it. Thank You Kevin.’

Peace Area Riding for the Disabled Society (PARDS) nominates Ian MacDonald for Tim Hortons Volunteers of the Week! They wrote ‘Ian is one of PARDS newest volunteers. His son now rides at PARDS, but when he registered and completed his assessment it was determined he would need a support team but at the time there were no volunteers available. Not wanting this to stop his son from riding, Ian came to the volunteer orientation and became a part of his son’s support team. He heard there were other volunteer opportunities and offered to come in for them as well. Ian also offers his time to fill in for other volunteers when he can. Ian has found a connection with our riders, creating a trusting bond with one rider in particular, and we have seen such positive changes in this rider. We can’t thank Ian enough for all he does.’

Seniors Outreach – Snow Fairies nominates Mitch Bourgeault for Tim Hortons Volunteers of the Week! They wrote ‘Mitch and his son became Snow Fairies this winter to help a senior in their area with snow removal. We know how important it is as a parent to lead by example and by including children when doing community service and volunteering it encourages them to continue to do so when they are older. Thank you so much, we appreciate you both!’

United for Literacy nominates Joanne Peters for Tim Hortons Volunteers of the Week! They wrote ‘United for Literacy is very fortune to have Joanne as a volunteer. Joanne shares her valuable teacher experience and always goes above and beyond for her learner. Thank you, Joanne for sharing your time and knowledge with us. We appreciate you!’

Peace Area Riding for the Disabled Society (PARDS) nominates Eva Sexton for Tim Hortons Volunteers of the Week! They wrote ‘Eva has been riding in the public program at PARDS since 2020. She is a student with drive and commitment to progress as a rider. She enjoyed being around the barn and didn’t hesitate to start helping out with barn chores, mucking stalls, and cleaning the barn, outside of her lesson time. Within time, Eva has proven to be responsible and was asked to help in the Little Pony Motricity Summer Camp and more recently is assisting the instructor to mentor the younger riders in the Petite Trot Program to catch, groom, saddle up and ride their horses / ponies. Eva is always willing to help anyone, without hesitation; (unless it’s her little sister), she leaves her to struggle a little bit. All in her best interest of course, helping her to get strong and confident in herself. Thank you Eva for being a great youth volunteer.’

Grande Prairie Centre for Newcomers nominates Miranda Snydmiller for Tim Hortons Volunteers of the Week! They wrote ‘Miranda started volunteering with us at the beginning of September 2022 as an English Conversation Club Facilitator and we are so grateful to have her on our team. Despite life sending many curve balls at her the last few months she stayed committed to facilitating our Wednesday classes. She is very relaxed and fun while facilitating sessions and participants feel so comfortable in their conversations. Thank you Miranda!’

Seniors Outreach – Snow Fairies nominates Katie Kons for Tim Hortons Volunteers of the Week! They wrote ‘Katie and her fiancé volunteered as Snow Fairies after hearing about the program on the radio and seeing it on Facebook. They wanted volunteer their time and efforts to help a couple of seniors with their snow removal through the winter and they have done a great job! Thank You!’

United for Literacy nominates Marian Mark for Tim Hortons Volunteers of the Week! They wrote ‘United for Literacy has been extremely fortunate to have had Marian as our volunteer the past five years. It is a true reflection of her character and dedication to our community. Marian is generous with her time and knowledge. She takes great care in tailoring her lesson plans to suit her learner’s needs and interests. We are all so grateful to have Marian on our team as she always brings a smile to everyone’s face! Thank you, Marian, for all that you do.’

Peace Area Riding for the Disabled Society (PARDS) nominates Ellen Archibald for Tim Hortons Volunteers of the Week! They wrote ‘Ellen Archibald is one of our many Rockstar volunteers. She has shared her leadership skills with us as a valued member of our Board as well as her personal and professional experience to assist with program development. When PARDS identified a gap in mental health supports available to those experiencing trauma, Ellen immediately stepped up to share her knowledge, network and passion for Animal Assisted Therapy. With her on the team, we were able to structure a program aimed toward youth to build coping strategies and skills to better deal with future stresses and traumatic situations and support those who have encountered a traumatic event to work through and process the experience. Thank you, Ellen, for all you do and give and your deep commitment to building a strong community.’

United for Literacy nominates Jessica Reid for Tim Hortons Volunteers of the Week! They wrote ‘Miss. Jessica has been a wonderful addition to the United for Literacy team. Her kindness and compassion shine brightly as she shares her love of books with her students. Jessica always keeps her sessions fun with lots of laughs and learning. Thank you, Jessica, sharing your time and for being a positive role model.’

Seniors Outreach – Snow Fairies nominates Mitch Pals for Tim Hortons Volunteers of the Week! They wrote ‘Mitch has volunteered as a Snow Fairy this winter to help clear snow for a couple of seniors in his area. Thank you Mitch for supporting our program and for volunteering your time!’