Volunteer

White Rock’s June Young poses with Sarah, the resident barn owl at OWL (Orphaned Wildlife) Rehabilitation Society, where Young has volunteered for the past 12 years. (Contributed photo)

Our People, Our Peninsula: ‘She’s not afraid to share her kindness with the world’

Raptors hold a special place in June Young’s heart

 

Fraser Valley resident Brenda Kawasaki is the first official volunteer for the upcoming Abbotsford 2023 55-Plus BC Games. (Submitted)

Fraser Valley’s Brenda Kawasaki recognized as first volunteer for Abbotsford 2023 55-Plus BC Games

Games run from Aug. 22 to 26 at various location in and around Abbotsford

 

Nausheen Dhanda spends a lot of her free time volunteering with KidsPlay Foundation. (Photo: Anna Burns)

Foundation helps Surrey teen be part of change in the community

Nausheen Dhanda, 16, has been involved with KidsPlay Foundation since she was in elementary school

 

Justin Eveline and his wife, Amy Bracken. The couple, known for their generosity, redirected GoFundMe donations given to Eveline after he broke his leg to fund a Christmas dinner for the homeless in Salmon Arm. (Contributed)

After breaking leg, B.C. man to pay kindness forward to people in greater need

Justin Eveline to host Christmas Eve dinner for those living rough

Justin Eveline and his wife, Amy Bracken. The couple, known for their generosity, redirected GoFundMe donations given to Eveline after he broke his leg to fund a Christmas dinner for the homeless in Salmon Arm. (Contributed)
White Rock’s June Young is once again donating a substantial crop of crocheted toques to Surrey RCMP, for officers to keep handy for anyone they may encounter while on patrol who may be in need of some extra warmth this season. Toques shown here were crafted for men. (Contributed photo)

White Rock senior’s handcrafted toques bring ‘great joy’

June Young has continued her tradition of crocheting, donating winter hats for Surrey RCMP

White Rock’s June Young is once again donating a substantial crop of crocheted toques to Surrey RCMP, for officers to keep handy for anyone they may encounter while on patrol who may be in need of some extra warmth this season. Toques shown here were crafted for men. (Contributed photo)
White Rock-South Surrey Meals On Wheels coordinator Pat Patton (at right) joins volunteers picking up meals from outside the Evergreen Campus of Care kitchens on June 10, 2020. A lack of volunteers and the rising cost of food and fuel have spelled the end of the service, which has operated in South Surrey and White Rock for more than 50 years. Deliveries will cease at the end of the month. (Alex Browne photo)

Inflation, lack of volunteers shuts down Meals on Wheels in South Surrey, White Rock

The organization has been struggling since the onset of the pandemic and never recovered

White Rock-South Surrey Meals On Wheels coordinator Pat Patton (at right) joins volunteers picking up meals from outside the Evergreen Campus of Care kitchens on June 10, 2020. A lack of volunteers and the rising cost of food and fuel have spelled the end of the service, which has operated in South Surrey and White Rock for more than 50 years. Deliveries will cease at the end of the month. (Alex Browne photo)
Brenda Lennax (right), a volunteer with BC Airlift Emergency Response Operations, delivered cards and books to students at Stein Valley Nlakapamux School in Lytton, B.C.

Students across B.C. send Lytton students artwork, books and cards

The gifts were part of a special project by Qualicum Beach artist, Diane Moran

Brenda Lennax (right), a volunteer with BC Airlift Emergency Response Operations, delivered cards and books to students at Stein Valley Nlakapamux School in Lytton, B.C.
John and Rose Block stand at the Rotary Feed My City hut in White Rock. The program is one of many supported by the Blocks by both volunteerism and resources. (Aaron Hinks photo)

John Block named Surrey Good Citizen of the Year

Block has spent 30 years supporting society’s most vulnerable people

John and Rose Block stand at the Rotary Feed My City hut in White Rock. The program is one of many supported by the Blocks by both volunteerism and resources. (Aaron Hinks photo)
June Young shows a couple of the toques she has crocheted for donation this year. (Contributed photo)

Rosy look to White Rock senior’s ‘Hats for Homeless’ project

June Young has crocheted and donated nearly 500 toques and scarves this year

June Young shows a couple of the toques she has crocheted for donation this year. (Contributed photo)
White Rock’s Project Aftershock Thrift Store – founded to raise money for helping Haiti – has deployed a medical team in the aftermath of the 7.2-magnitude earthquake that hit on Aug. 14, 2021. (Contributed photo)

White Rock-based organization lending helping hand in Haiti

Project Aftershock rallies medical team, supplies following 7.2-magnitude earthquake

White Rock’s Project Aftershock Thrift Store – founded to raise money for helping Haiti – has deployed a medical team in the aftermath of the 7.2-magnitude earthquake that hit on Aug. 14, 2021. (Contributed photo)
Ben Wevers stands in Clover Square with members of the RCMP and a British Columbia Ambassador in 2008 when the Royal Hudson visited Cloverdale on Canada Day. Wevers, a longtime volunteer in Cloverdale, passed away July 18. (Submitted)

Cloverdale loses longtime volunteer and ‘goodwill ambassador’

Ben Wevers, 80, of Cloverdale died July 18

Ben Wevers stands in Clover Square with members of the RCMP and a British Columbia Ambassador in 2008 when the Royal Hudson visited Cloverdale on Canada Day. Wevers, a longtime volunteer in Cloverdale, passed away July 18. (Submitted)
Patricia Mulvaney received enough donations of water and other drinks to fill her van to the hilt Tuesday (June 29, 2021). The fluids were delivered to Surrey Urban Mission Society. (Contributed photo)

PHOTOS: Car-load of drink donations collected at South Surrey drive-thru

Patricia Mulvaney delivered the fluids to Surrey Urban Mission Society

Patricia Mulvaney received enough donations of water and other drinks to fill her van to the hilt Tuesday (June 29, 2021). The fluids were delivered to Surrey Urban Mission Society. (Contributed photo)
When his owner had knee surgery, Kevin, 2, was able to continue to go for walks thanks to volunteers from Elder Dog Canada. (Contributed photo)

White Rock woman among dozens in Lower Mainland to benefit from Elder Dog program

Dog-care organization has a fleet of volunteer walkers ready, but requires more clients to serve

When his owner had knee surgery, Kevin, 2, was able to continue to go for walks thanks to volunteers from Elder Dog Canada. (Contributed photo)
Peace Arch Elementary. (Aaron Hinks photo)

Elementary school coaching by volunteer with criminal past questioned

School district says a review of volunteer at White Rock’s Peace Arch Elementary underway

Peace Arch Elementary. (Aaron Hinks photo)
Renee Nicholson at one of the Rotary club’s shredding fundraisers. (Contributed photo)

‘Most remarkable’ South Surrey senior remembered

Staunch community policing volunteer and Rotarian Renee Nicholson died Oct. 29 at Peace Arch Hospice

Renee Nicholson at one of the Rotary club’s shredding fundraisers. (Contributed photo)
White Rock Gymnastics’ Jenna McBain will be recognized for her volunteer efforts at the 2020 Sport BC Awards in March. (Contributed photo)

‘Heart and soul’ of White Rock Gymnastics to be recognized for volunteer efforts

Jenna McBain to recieve Presidents’ Award at upcoming Sport BC Awards

White Rock Gymnastics’ Jenna McBain will be recognized for her volunteer efforts at the 2020 Sport BC Awards in March. (Contributed photo)
Back row, from left: David, Chris, Toni, Dana, Garth and George. Norma MacInnes in front. (Samantha Anderson)

Volunteer Cancer Drivers Society founder honoured posthumously with $1,500 donation

Cloverdale’s Envision Financial branch gives volunteer award to the late John MacInnes

Back row, from left: David, Chris, Toni, Dana, Garth and George. Norma MacInnes in front. (Samantha Anderson)