Tim Hortons Volunteers of the Month Winners

The Winner of March’s Volunteer of the Month draw is Gurmeet Singh! Gurmeet was nominated for Volunteers of the Week by the Grande Prairie Friendship Centre. They wrote ‘Gurmeet is a new volunteer for us but has had some experience serving similar populations that we do when he signed up. We were short staffed this week, so I asked Gurmeet if he’d be willing to fill in and he agreed without hesitation. When we’re short staffed, the work can become overwhelming quickly, so we are so appreciative of his experience and willingness to help out. Gurmeet already knew some of our clients and that helped him hit the ground running with little instruction, we couldn’t have asked for a better person to help out!’

Congratulations Gurmeet!!

The Winner of February’s Volunteer of the Month draw is Danny Smith!

Danny was nominated for Volunteers of the Week by The Grande Prairie Friendship Centre. They wrote ‘Danny has been volunteering multiple days per week, and sometimes more than once a day since he started volunteering with us in the Community Kitchen. Danny is very positive, and the staff love seeing him come in because they know he’ll take as much of the load as he’s able. Danny has been the ideal volunteer and continues to make a difference in the lives of our staff and clients, and we’re so excited to get to nominate him for Volunteers of the Week!’

Congratulations Danny!!

The winner of December’s Volunteer of the Month draw is Khris Weeks! Khris was nominated for Volunteers of the Week by Tinseltown Winter Market! They wrote ‘Khris has been an invaluable asset to our team, consistently going above and beyond in her role. Her commitment to excellence and tireless efforts have significantly contributed to the success of the Tinseltown Winter Market. Khris has demonstrated exceptional organizational skills with her meticulous planning and attention to detail ensuring the smooth execution of the silent auction. Her ability to think outside the box significantly elevated the fundraising potential of the auction with her creative ideas. Her dedication to her role went beyond the call of duty. She invested countless hours, often working late into the night, to ensure that every aspect of the auction was to be flawlessly executed. Her unwavering commitment was a driving force behind the event’s success, raising $7300 for the Compassion House Foundation this year. She demonstrated exceptional communication and collaboration skills, working seamlessly with volunteers, donors, and other stakeholders. Her ability to build positive relationships and foster a collaborative spirit was instrumental in creating a cohesive team dedicated to a common goal. Under Khris’ leadership, the silent auction achieved unprecedented success in terms of fundraising. Her strategic thinking, coupled with her ability to engage and inspire others, played a pivotal role in maximizing the funds raised for our organization. Khris Weeks is not just a volunteer; she is a dedicated, passionate, and results-driven individual whose contributions have left an indelible mark on our event. We wholeheartedly believe that she is deserving of the Volunteer Award and that her exemplary service sets a high standard for others to aspire too.’

Congratulations Khris!

The winner of November’s Volunteer of the Month draw is Rhonda Thomson! Rhonda was nominated for Volunteers of the Week by Centre for Young Parents!

They wrote ‘Rhonda has been a member of our Board of Directors for many years. As our current Board Chair, Rhonda continually strives to assist the Centre’s staff with her encouragement and knowledge of the non-profit sector. Rhonda worked as the Administration & Grants Manager for the Community Foundation of Northwestern Alberta. Rhonda is now off on a new adventure and will be greatly missed by all of us here at the Centre. Thank you for your dedication to our community Rhonda!’

Congratulations Rhonda!

The winner of October’s Volunteer of the Month draw is Barbara London!

Barbara was nominated for Volunteers of the Week by Sexsmith FCSS! They wrote ‘Barbara London is a familiar face in the volunteer community of Sexsmith.  Barbara London has recently retired from St. Mary’s School in Sexsmith where she taught and volunteered for many years. Barbara is always volunteering where she is needed.  Barbara sat on the FCSS Board for many years helping the community grow and ensuring events were perfect. We would like to say thank you for all you do for our community.’

Congratulations Barbara!

The winner of September’s Volunteer of the Month draw is Thérèse Chauvin! Thérèse was nominated for Volunteers of the Week by Meals on Wheels! They wrote ‘Thérèse is a truly lovely lady. She always has a smiling and positive disposition. We really appreciate the good work that you are doing. Believe us, as we let you know that we feel very blessed to have you. Thank you!’

Congratulations Thérèse!

The winner of August’s Volunteer of the Month draw is Brad Carriere! Brad was nominated for Volunteers of the Week by Naviah Eliasen from Grande Prairie Minor Baseball!

Naviah wrote ‘What makes coach Brad awesome is his dedication to the team. He’s funny, approachable, makes us work hard, doesn’t play favourites, sets the expectation for either practices or games and allowed us rise to that expectation. He gives out compliments when earned and corrects when needed. And always, always made me feel welcomed.’

Congratulations Brad!

The winner of July’s Volunteer of the Month draw is Sean Garvey! Sean was nominated for Volunteers of the Week by Bandaged Paws Animal Rescue Association! They wrote ‘Sean is an incredible volunteer! He takes the time out of his weekend to come and walk some of our dogs that need it the most. He is always eager to learn and help out in any way he can while he’s here.’

Congratulations Sean!