National Volunteer Week

Editor's Note -- as we celebrate National Volunteer Week, let us celebrate all of those people, in the entire Cariboo-Chilcotin, who don't seek recognition or reward but choose to volunteer locally to ensure their community remains vibrant.  On a personal note - I often appreciate the work of McLeese Lake's "Super Volunteer" Howie Chamberlain in ensuring the community of McLeese Lake remains a warm and welcoming place for all - both resident/non-resident... ~SF

Update at 2:37pm Mon, April 7th - Williams Lake Mayor Kerry Cook salutes volunteers in Williams Lake in a statement here

Courtesy of the Prime Minister of Canada:

“National Volunteer Week is an opportunity to recognize and pay tribute to all volunteers for their selflessness and the exceptional contributions that they make to Canadian communities across the country.

“Every year, more than 13 million Canadians volunteer their time, energy, and skills to supporting families, caring for the elderly, leading our youth, risking their lives as volunteer firefighters and disaster relief personnel, and helping not-for-profit organizations and communities deliver programs and services to Canadians.

“In recognition of the volunteers across Canada, our Government created the Prime Minister’s Volunteer Awards (PMVA), a program aimed at recognizing volunteers across the nation and inspiring Canadians from all walks of life to find new ways of making a difference in their communities. The third PMVA call for nominations is presently open until May 9, 2014.

“During this National Volunteer Week, I invite all Canadians to join me in thanking our volunteers for their tremendous contributions to our great country. I also encourage Canadians to get involved in volunteerism, whether they invest their time and talents in their community or in an organization in need of passionate volunteers.”