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History
The NCC has a national mission — to build and promote a great Capital for all Canadians. The NCC's volunteer program dates back to 1979, when 200 volunteers worked at the activities during Winterlude. The Volunteer Centre has grown over time into a well-organized, year-round effort. In 2004–2005, nearly 1,600 volunteer positions were filled by nearly 1,273 different volunteers who have contributed their time, talent and energy to NCC programs and activities.
Mission
The Centre’s mission is to involve the entire community to:
- support and add to public programs developed by the NCC
- offer volunteers the opportunity to experience the pleasure of helping to improve the quality of life in their region
Role of Volunteers
The NCC recognizes the great contribution that volunteers make to its work and the quality of life in Canada's Capital Region. Volunteers are invaluable in helping to build the kind of Capital that Canadians want, as well as to ensure that important national values, such as a sense of community, are alive and well in today's Capital.
Volunteers fill all kinds of roles to support the numerous NCC programs and activities, including those of hosts for VIP guests, information officers, flag distributors on Canada Day, ski patrollers in Gatineau Park, first-aid and lost-children helpers (provided by community groups), guides and gardeners.
Team
The Volunteer Centre Team is made up of four dynamic NCC employees who work to fulfill the Centre's mandate:
Luc Groulx
Chantal Tremblay
Program Officer
Karen Massicotte (on maternity leave until the end of August 2006)
Jeanine Tartarian
Julie Goulet
Awards
In 1999, the NCC Volunteer Centre was awarded the bronze medal for the Best Volunteer Program by the International Festival and Events Association (IFEA).
Also, during the Festival and Events Ontario gala in March 2001, the NCC Volunteer Centre received the award for the Best Volunteer Program.
In 2003, the NCC Volunteer Centre was awarded the Silver Pinnacle Award for Best Volunteer Program for Canada Day 2003 by the IFEA.
Award received by Volunteers
Congratulations
Yes, Congratulations are in order to André Bordeleau who was voted a semi-Finalist in the IFEA Zambelli Fireworks International Volunteer of the Year contest. André has always demonstrated professionalism and excellence here at the NCC. We're all proud of you!
Testimonials
I'm a proud Canadian every day
Being a volunteer makes you feel great inside
You don't need to be paid, only take pride
I have been a volunteer for several years
And have seen only smiles, and never tears
So I encourage you all to become a volunteer
The rewards will be there, never fear.
- Donald Hopps
I am so proud of the NCC activities and festivities that I find it a privilege to be able to volunteer at the NCC.
- Antoinette Chéné
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