Volunteer Appreciation Week April 6-12, 2014

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1 Dennis Des Lauriers Delta Police Board 6 years on the Delta Police Board I have served on the Delta Police Board since I have also represented the Board on a provincial level, currently serving as vicepresident of the British Columbia Association of Police Boards. Delta is a great community to live and work in and a wonderful place to raise a family. I have really appreciated the opportunity to contribute to our community as a volunteer.

2 R/Sgt. Carlye Towne Delta Police Reserve Constables 7 years with DPD Reserve Program I have been volunteering as a Delta Police Reserve since I have previously volunteered with Canadian Cancer Society s Cops for Cancer and as a run leader with Peninsula Runners in White Rock. I am also currently involved with Ride2Survive, which is a one day cycling event from Kelowna to Delta to raise funds for cancer research. As I was growing up, my grandfather volunteered with many Delta organizations and instilled in me a strong sense of community involvement. Following in his footsteps, I decided that I wanted to give back to the community where I had lived for 10 years by volunteering through the Delta Police, which interests me and I find very rewarding. It s going to the community events and interacting with kids and people that appreciate what you are doing that gives me a great sense of accomplishment, which is why I keep volunteering.

3 R/Cst. Graham Stuart Delta Police Reserve Constables 7 years with DPD Reserve Program I believe that volunteerism is an important part in building a strong community and I enjoy being able to give back to the community that has afforded me so much. We have a diverse number of Community Programs and Events in Delta that wouldn t be able to operate without the help of volunteers. You meet a lot of fun and likeminded people who help make your times very memorable. The Delta Police Reserve Program has provided me with unique experiences that have challenged me in ways that I wouldn t experience every day. I ve been able to learn new skills and strengthen existing ones which I can apply in all aspects of my life.

4 R/Sgt. David Milton Delta Police Reserve Constables 7 years with DPD Reserve Program I have been volunteering for the Reserve Constable Program since 2007 and I was promoted to the rank of Reserve Sergeant in I volunteer because I enjoy giving back to the community that I live in and that my family plays sports in and cheerleads in. Giving back to the community is in my bones as my parents were both involved with the Masonic Orders (Freemasonry and Ladies Oriental Shrine). I have volunteered as a Master of Aviation Masonic Lodge in Richmond , the Traffic and Safety Representative at Devon Gardens Elementary School in North Delta, and I was the Commanding Officer of #692 Air Canada Air Cadet Squadron in the 1980s. I continue to coach at the Scottsdale Bowling Alley.

5 Ravine North Delta Community Police Station 2 years with DPD My name is Ravine and I am 23 years old. I am currently on the bike team and also assist with ChildFind. I have been a volunteer with the North Delta Community Police Station since I volunteer because I want to give back to the community in which I have lived in my entire life. My career goal is to become a member of the Delta Police Department.

6 George Community Crime Watch 19 years with DPD I have been involved with Community Crime Watch for 19 years. I enjoy meeting people and working as a team member. It s very satisfying to give back to the community in which I live. It s also nice to see the young people getting involved in police work and contributing new ideas for our group.

7 Dianne Delta Police Victim Services 15 years with DPD Dianne Says: I volunteer for DPVS because I believe it is an invaluable resource of support and information for fellow Deltan's who are very vulnerable during what is sometimes the worst period of their life. The emotional support and information enables victims to take control of their lives when it may feel they have none. It is an honor to be able to give back to my community.

8 Lois Delta Police Victim Services 8 years with DPD Lois Says: My name is Lois, and I am a retired Delta teacher and have volunteered since 2002, first at the Delta Hospital Thrift Shop for 6 years and with DPD Victim Services since Work has always been rewarding and meaningful for me and it is a privilege to assist in providing clients with emotional support, information, referrals, court support, transportation and validation as they adjust to their new reality after a traumatic, life changing incident. I was drawn to VS because my life experiences have taught me that taking time to listen and help others solve problems makes a huge difference in peoples lives. It is inspiring to see the remarkable resilience, courage, stamina and appreciation shown by victims. Extensive, ongoing training helps to keep our work relevant and worthwhile and compassion, empathy, knowledge, energy and time make it all possible.