Bill Love nominated by Seniors Outreach
Seniors Outreach nominates Bill Love for Volunteers of the Week! They wrote ‘Bill volunteers with fundraising efforts for the Seniors Outreach & Meals on Wheels programs. He has helped sell tickets & cleaned for Cash & Camping and Cars for Christmas; and helped at our Casino’s. Many thanks for your support.’
Mikaela Primeau nominated by Meals on Wheels
Meals on Wheels nominates Mikaela Primeau for Volunteer of the Week! They wrote ‘Mikaela has volunteered for just over a year now. Our clients just loved seeing deliver meals, always reliable with such a happy & personable nature. Sadly, Mikaela is moving out of GP and can no longer volunteer for us. She truly was a wonderful & dedicated volunteer that will be missed. Good luck with all you future endeavors Mikaela!’
Jinell Little nominated by Meals on Wheels
Meals on Wheels nominates Jinell Little for Volunteer of the Week! They wrote ‘Jinell has been delivering meals to our clients for over 7 months now and has done an outstanding job! She is cheerful, punctual, and we can really rely on her. Thank you Jinell for all the time you have donated!’
Julian Jaravata nominated by Dawn Jaravata
Dawn Jaravata nominates Julian Jaravata for Volunteers of the Week! she wrote ‘Julian graduated 2021 from John Paul II School. In September he returned to be assistant coach for the school’s volleyball team. He also continues to volunteer with the soccer community in Grande Prairie in various rolls-youth soccer and college soccer. Julian still continues to help out with his local church when he’s not busy with his college commitments.’
Dharmik Pammidi nominated by Sailaja Pammidi
Sailaja Pammidi nominates Dharmik Pammidi for Volunteer of the Week! She wrote ‘Dharmik has been actively volunteering for the last 5 years since he was 10 years old. Now he is part of the SMART program at his school which is volunteering commitment.’
Ruth Knapp nominated by Pregnancy Care Centre Grande Prairie
Pregnancy Care Centre Grande Prairie nominates Ruth Knapp for Volunteer of the Week! They wrote ‘Ruth is our data entry queen! She keeps all of our info entered and in its rightful place. We appreciate her attention to detail and her cheerful smile.’
Marian Mark nominated by Centre for Young Parents
Centre for Young Parents nominates Marian Mark for Volunteer of the Week! They wrote ‘Marian has been volunteering with the Centre for Young Parents since 2019. Marian loves to play with the little ones in our First Steps Child Care Centre. Marian also jumps in and lends a hand wherever we need her. Thank you Marian!’
Pete Kisner nominated by Wapiti House
Wapiti House nominates Pete Kisner for Volunteer of the Week! They wrote ‘We are nominating Pete for his selfless support throughout the COVID-19 Pandemic. He has graciously provided his expertise and compassion to the staff of the Wapiti House. His commitment to his community is truly appreciated.’
Theresa Shanks nominated by Centre for Creative Arts Society of Grande Prairie
Centre for Creative Arts Society of Grande Prairie nominates Theresa Shanks for Volunteers of the Week! They wrote ‘Theresa is always happy to help new artists learn more about pottery and is so generous in sharing her beautiful art. She recently created lovely hand made plant pots and arranged a fun plant sale fundraiser for our organization. Tess is creative, kind and always helpful.’
Samantha Braithwaite nominated by Grande Prairie Palliative Care Society
Grande Prairie Palliative Care Society nominates Samantha Braithwaite for Volunteer of the Week! They wrote ‘Samantha is an outstanding volunteer with both our Nav-Care program as well as in our Hospice volunteer Helping Hands program. She is friendly, upbeat, genuine, compassionate and dedicated to our client’s wellbeing. We are so grateful to have Samantha volunteering with us at the Palliative Care Society. She truly makes a big difference in our client’s lives.’
Deb Courvoisier nominated by Centre for Creative Arts Society of Grande Prairie
Centre for Creative Arts Society of Grande Prairie nominates Deb Courvoisier for Volunteer of the Week! They wrote ‘Debbie is a long-time volunteer and a talented artist. She is always happy to help in the pottery studio, loading kilns, keeping it clean and helping new potters to learn the craft.’
Amanda Yu nominated by Peace Country Ringette
Peace Country Ringette nominates Amanda Yu for Volunteer of the Week! They wrote ‘Amanda is on of the most generous people in Grande Prairie! She has volunteered more time to get ringette up and running and keep it going in our area then everyone else that’s involved combined. She does this all because she loves the sport and helping our kids.’