Volunteer Appreciation

Activities or actions that inspired this nomination?
Brielle has been involved with student leadership at Barrhead Composite High School since she was in jr. high. She's graduating this year, and had specific events she wanted to spearhead at our school before the end of June. Some of these include an anti-bullying campaign, as well as our annual food bank drive, which Brielle organized, and helped with delivery on. Last year, Brielle spearheaded making Bunny Bags for Easter, as well.

Past Volunteerism: Six years of volunteering for Leadership at BCHS.

How have they benefited the community?
The food bank helps many families

Activities or actions that inspired this nomination?
Student council chairperson - planning fun days and always looking for methods to build community activities around the school. Helping with younger students in class and outside. Has a positive energy each day at school, Shows passion during activities and true leadership. A positive leader during sporting events.

Past Volunteerism: Also part of our Student council last year. Took a lead in calling meetings and setting event dates. Refereed some fun hockey games last year, as well as, helped younger teams (BMH) practice drills. Went with hockey teams to sing xmas carols to seniors, he makes valentines card for cancer patients.

How have they benefited the community?
Other students get involved in special days more because of Charlies. He adds positive energy to assemblies and everyday activities while getting everyone so excited. Younger students feel welcome and cared for, our school is a happier place with a positive energy thanks to Charlie.

Activities or actions that inspired this nomination?
Jemiah has been involved with student leadership at Barrhead Composite High School for a couple of years now. She always brings fresh ideas to the group, and is willing to lend a helping hand. Jemiah is also part of another "girl-power" leadership group, outside of school, and she has worked on fundraising for this, through bake sales, and Halloween treat bag sales, as well as specialty hot chocolate sales. The funds from these have been used to support learning for underprivileged girls in third world countries. She also promoted learning opportunities, like a summer AI Camp, to other students, based on her own experience with AI Camp last year.

Past Volunteerism: Volunteerism activities are all current.

How have they benefited the community?
Leadership activities within the school have benefitted all students - providing and planning activities for the entire student body. This would include, but not be limited to activities, fundraising, special days, etc.
As well, the fundraising efforts she has single-handedly taken on in support of continued learning for girls in less-developed countries.
She's selfless, and very driven to ensure other people benefit from her talent and drive.

Activities or actions that inspired this nomination?
Hard working, caring, dedicated and charismatic individual.

Past Volunteerism: For the last two years Will has been an assistant coach for the U13 Barrhead Minor Hockey team.

How have they benefited the community?
Will is enthusiastic and a positive mentor for younger kids.

Activities or actions that inspired this nomination?
Zayda has been a junior coach for the Barrhead Swim Club for 2 years now.

Past Volunteerism:
Zayda was the Junior Coach for Barrhead Swim Club for 2 years.

How have they benefited the community?
She is a positive role model for young children and is always happy and helpful.

Activities or actions that inspired this nomination?
Coralee has been a long term and valued volunteer at our organization. She is very reliable and consistently volunteers her assistance to out organization 4-5 days each week, year after year. Coralee sets high stands for herself and this reflects in her work ethics. With her patience and gentle guidance she often assists her co-workers to excel in their assigned task.

Past Volunteerism: 2011-present: New to You Thrift Store. Sorts through donations, hangs clothes, puts clothes in designated rooms, stacks bags for shoppers, keeping the sorting area and shipping area organized, assisting, directing and training others. 2021-present: Volunteers with registration at Barrhead Seniors Cribbage Tournaments. unknown dates: Volunteer for 5 years assisting with Barrhead FCSS Food Bank and the Blue Suede Music Festival. Volunteered for 3 years assisting with Barrhead FCSS Christmas Hamper. 2012-2023 - Volunteered assisting with Community Jamborees within Barrhead County and neighboring communities with duties like working at the gates greeting attendees, processing admission fees and registering the entertainment.

How have they benefited the community?
Coralee's dedication to volunteering inspires others to commit to long-term volunteering within our community. She sets a good example at our thrift store by ensuring an inclusive environment that empowers others to follow. Her hard work and high standards is reflected in the quality and quantity of the clothes that we put out to sell. Out community, young and old, appreciate and rely upon

Activities or actions that inspired this nomination?
Fred has been coaching the Barrhead Swim Club for more than 20 years on and off. If Fred wasn't the founder of
the Barrhead Swim Club he came along shortly there after.

Past Volunteerism:

How have they benefited the community?
Fred's passion is swimming and he has taught 100's of kids to swim over the years. He's given them confidence and
provided them with ability to save their own life or the life of someone else while in the water.

Activities or actions that inspired this nomination?
Robin volunteered COUNTLESS hours of her time for the planning and execution of Barrhead's Indigenous Day Celebration in June 2023, and the Every Child Matters Ceremony in October 2023.

Past Volunteerism: Robin sits on a community indigenous committee.

How have they benefited the community?
I would hate to speak on the experiences of an entire population (however that is usually what happens in these situations) as an indigenous person, on behalf of indigenous people Robin benefits our community because her life, and her stories are relatable. NOTHING prepares you to be the first person in GENERATIONS of your lineage to bring your babies home, and raise them. Robins devotion to building up indigenous people, facilitating indigenous awareness and strengthening indigenous families is SO powerful. Robin is a DEADLY AUNTIE, and the embodiment of "Sacred Knowledge Keeper". She deserves recognition because every time she speaks - she resonates and every time she resonates she makes an impact. Robin's impact will ripple through our community and our families for generations. When I see Robin in the community wearing a ribbon skirt I walk a little bit taller, and stand a little bit straighter. I feel safer, and seen. She shows up "in uniform" and my kids want to smudge when they get home, they ask to listen to stories about "our ancestors". She helps them to feel proud simply by existing out in the open.

Activities or actions that inspired this nomination?
Rose volunteers 2 days a week with the Barrhead Adult Learning tutor program. She supports English language learner low literacy learners and numeracy learners, additionally tutoring for 2-3 hours each week. Rose is always willing to support as needed and demonstrates flexibility, creativity, and kindness with all her students. Rose is very kind & constantly extends her support within the community.

Past Volunteerism: Volunteer @BCAL - 4 hours per week. Tutoring - 2-3 hours per week. Active within her church to provide childcare in the nursery, maintains church billboard, assists with church activities year round inside Bethal. Volunteers with Barrhead Light-up since 2023.

How have they benefited the community?
Rose is a great support for newcommers to Barrhead. She not only teaches English, but also demonstrates kindness, support, and a friendly contact. Rose empowers literacy & numeracy learners to improve their reading.

Activities or actions that inspired this nomination?
*Dedicated and reliable driver for Barrhead & District Food Bank
*Provides volunteer support every week and is willing to do more as needed
*Has 30yrs experience volunteering for several organizations
*Hard working, kind and positive

Past Volunteerism:
*St. Anne Parish - several positions *Knights of Columbus
*Seniors Floor Curling *Pumpkin Walk *Victim Services fundraising
*FCSS Food Bank driver *Barrhead AG Society

How have they benefited the community?
*Knowing we can always count on Leonard improves the Food Bank operations
*As more people struggle with food insecurity, it is vital that we have a dependable volunteer like Leonard
*Leonard volunteers throughout the community and in his humble way has set an example for others

Activities or actions that inspired this nomination?
Matt is always willing to help with any community program or event. He has shown great leadership and taken time to help the youth in Neerlandia Community.

Past Volunteerism: Coach of County Softball for 3 years 2021-2024 Leader of Neerlandia Cadets for 6 + years Volunteers for meals on wheels for the past few years Volunteers as Chair of council for Neerlandia Christian Reformed Church.

How have they benefited the community?
Matt has made sure that these volunteer lead programs can continue to operate in Barrhead County. Matt has taken the time to teach youth a variety of skills. He has taken the Cadets on Campout trips as well as taken time for extra ball practices . Overall Matt Gives very Generously of his time and talents.

Activities or actions that inspired this nomination?
Steven has volunteered his assistance at both the New To You Thrift store and the Barrhead Steelers Hockey club for over 25 years. He is reliable and freely volunteers his assistance whenever extra help is required. Steven is enthusiastic, and like to get the job done. Steven is very sociable, enjoys talking with everyone and participates in many social activities.

Past Volunteerism: - Late 1990's to present - New To You Thriftstore Volunteer duties included: Brining in donations and organizing them, sorting through donations, hanging clothes, running the cash area, assisting customers, cleaning the store, and assisting with shipping. 1998 to 2023 The Barrhead Steelers Hockey Club. Assisted coaches and players with their equipment needs during hockey season games and practices. Promoted the teams spirit and communicated with the spectators, especially the kids, addressing any questions they may have.
How have they benefited the community?
Steven's passionate and long term commitment to volunteering has inspired many others to volunteer within our community. Our thrift store is mainly volunteer driven and steven has been a valued member of our volunteer team for over 25 years. The store strengthens our community bonds by offering an an inventory of consistently changing, gently used items that are resold to the public at a very affordable prices. Our merchandise is acquired from community donations and it lessons our carbon footprint by keeping items our of our landfills.

Activities or actions that inspired this nomination?
Picks up Pizza every Monday for hot lunch program. Attends every fundraiser ripple has. Runs errands for employees and clients of the Ripple. Very knowledgeable to the need of ripple.

Past Volunteerism: -Bingo volunteer - 2018-2023 - Casino - 2020 volunteer -Hotdog sales volunteer - 2018-2023 -Blue Suede Music Festival - 2018-2023 -Peer-Peer and coffee club manager - 2018-2023

How have they benefited the community?
Familiar, trustworthy person people can rely on. Keeps people informed of up and coming, able to encourage people to get involved in local events. Takes time to listen, very knowledgeable of the current needs within our community.

Activities or actions that inspired this nomination?
Mrs. Churchill belongs to many organizations and has been working hard for many years to ensure Barrhead has wonderful facilities.

Past Volunteerism: She has been a hard working board member of the Barrhead Museum since 1997. She is part of the Blue Heron Bowling Alley board and has served on the Barrhead Arts Council, Barrhead Quilters and mentors young people from the community.

How have they benefited the community?
Ensuring that history is professionally and accurately presented for everyone to enjoy through the museum. Having quilts donated to people in need, ensuring we have recreational facilities and mentoring people of our community is an amazing benefit to all.