Tim Hortons Volunteers of the Week

Elders Caring Shelter Society nominates Keri Price for Tim Hortons Volunteers of the Week! They wrote ‘Keri volunteers every year (for the past 5 years) to take the Elders on a 4-day youth and elder retreat. Keri also helps us with fundraising events. She is always willing to help us with anything we need, no matter how big or small. When Keri was 6 years old and lived in Sexsmith, she sold freezies on her front lawn in the hot sun all one Sunday, and proudly brought over $21.17 to the Elders Caring Shelter and presented it to the residents of the Shelter. She was so happy because she even sold some freezies to the policemen in the police car and they went back twice. She sold them for 10 cents each. She was so sweet that we kept her on as a volunteer for all of these years. She is now 20 years old, and her Grandmother lives here.’

Elders Caring Shelter Society nominates Edward Sizer for Tim Hortons Volunteers of the Week! They wrote ‘This individual is a great helper at the Elders Caring Shelter. He volunteers profusely with the Shelter to help with fundraising, yard work, and anything else we ask him to do. He also helps the community by going over to “Helping Hands” and helping them with sorting items and packaging for their clients.’

Grande Prairie and District Grief Support Association (Camp Heal A Heart) nominates Davina Dawson for Tim Hortons Volunteers of the Week! They wrote ‘Davina had Volunteered for camp last year and will be doing it again this year, I want to show our appreciation towards her this year. She has a vast knowledge base on mental health and education, it was an asset when she was interacting with the kids. She is authentically herself and her self awareness brought confidence to the campers and they got to “live out loud” without the fear of being rejected.’

Erin Litchfield nominates Taryn Carell for Tim Hortons Volunteers of the Week! Erin wrote ‘Taryn Carrell is an extraordinary woman who puts her heart and soul into all she does and the people she interacts with. Just one of the many areas Taryn volunteers in has been the gingerbread houses at the Festival of Trees. She has been involved with these since 2002! She dedicates hours upon hours as well as bringing the great excitement and opportunity of building gingerbread houses into her Kindergarten classroom. Taryn is not one to brag or need the limelight, but I feel she needs to be recognized for all she has done and continues to do in relation to the gingerbread houses.’

GP-RAVO nominates Mac Olsen for Tim Hortons Volunteers of the Week! ‘Mac, we appreciate everything you do to help us prepare for our annual, ‘Shredding Event’. Mac has also been a valuable asset in preparing and assisting with the inventory and preparations leading up to our future, Furniture Fair!’

Sexsmith and Area Food Bank Society nominates Marg Sneft for Tim Hortons Volunteers of the Week! They wrote ‘We would like to extend a huge thank you to Marg for your continuous dedication to volunteering on the SAFB and making a different in our community. Marg is extremely hard working, generous and kind. We are grateful for your tireless efforts and the positive impact you have on our board and during volunteering activities.’

Sexsmith and Area Food Bank Society nominates Kyra Parlee for Tim Hortons Volunteers of the Week! They wrote ‘Kyra thank you for your good organizational skills in helping with the foodbank move. Your ability to keep things moving was a valuable contribution to the move. Thanks for all you do for the food bank; this is just one task that really stood out among all the things you do.’

Pamela Jardine with Grande Spirit Foundation nominates Roy Olderskog for Tim Hortons Volunteers of the Week! Pamela wrote ‘Roy has gone above and beyond cleaning up the garden areas of the lodge. Every week Roy helps other seniors play games. Helping move or lift heavy items. Always a friendly gesture and attitude.’

Grande Prairie and District Grief Support Association (Camp Heal A Heart) nominates Phoenix Spears for Tim Hortons Volunteers of the Week! They wrote ‘Phoenix has been with camp Heal a heart for 10+ years and has volunteered each year after he attended as a kid, we are honored to have such a dedicated individual that puts the kids first and speaks from the heart. He is very passionate about helping people especially when it comes to kids who are dealing with similar situations such as his, he inspires the kids that even through the face of adversity there is hope and he is walking testament to that.’

Sexsmith and Area Food Bank Society nominates Freda King for Tim Hortons Volunteers of the Week! They wrote ‘Thank you for dedication, insights and commitment to the Sexsmith and Area Foodbank. Your tireless hours of paperwork and running errands does not go unnoticed. You are truly a treasure to our Foodbank board, thank you for your contributions. ‘

Sexsmith and Area Food Bank Society nominates Debbie Wilson for Tim Hortons Volunteers of the Week! They wrote ‘Thank you for your on-going dedication and commitment to volunteering for the Clairmont Foodbank every week. Your selflessness and hard work make a significate difference in the community. We appreciate you.’

Grande Prairie Council for Lifelong Learning nominates Helen MacDonald for Tim Hortons Volunteers of the Week! They wrote ‘Helen, We are grateful you chose to donate your time and talents to our organization. Your support of our work means so much! we hope to see you at more volunteer events in the future!’