Commitment, passion, energy, flexibility, creativity and, above all, reliability — these are just some of the qualities that make up a truly great volunteer.
To that end,Ìýthe Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»Courier’s special seniors’ publication Lifetime is launching its third annual , presented by luxury ferry service . The award was created to recognize seniors who exemplify those qualities and use them to help others, whether that’s teaching a class, working a cash register at a thrift store, cooking, knitting, helping out at a community centre, well, you name it.
Lifetime is looking for someone who regularly volunteers, is 55 years old or older, and lives and volunteers in the City of Vancouver. Anyone nominated who does not live and volunteer in Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»will not qualify to be included. The winner will be chosen by a diverse panel made up from of volunteers and paid employees from across the city.
So, if you know a special person who willingly gives their time to enrich the lives of others, fill in the and submit it alongside a supporting letter with details about why the person you're nominating deserves to win by email to either [email protected] or [email protected] or mail to Lifetime, 303 West 5th Ave., Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»B.C., V5Y 1J6.
Entries must be received by Aug. 31, 2018.
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