Therese Casgrain Volunteer Award - FAQ

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1.	Q:	Is international volunteering recognized as part of a candidate’s volunteer experience?
	A:	No. The award recognizes individuals whose volunteer efforts have had a direct impact on Canadians.

2.	Q:	Do candidates have to be active volunteers to be considered for the award?
	A:	No. However, their past volunteer efforts should reflect a significant contribution.

3.	Q:	Can I nominate a couple or a group of people for the award?
	A:	No. The award is presented annually to one man and one woman.

4.	Q:	Is there an age requirement?
	A:	No. All nominations are welcome, regardless of the age of the candidate. However, the candidate’s volunteer efforts should reflect a substantial portion of his or her life.

5.	Q:	How are nominations evaluated?
	A:	The Thérèse Casgrain Volunteer Award National Selection Committee, an independent body, evaluates the candidates. The Committee consists of a chairperson, former award recipients, representatives from the voluntary sector across Canada, members of the Thérèse F. Casgrain Foundation and representatives of the Government of Canada.

6.	Q:	Is it possible to re-nominate a candidate from year to year?
	A:	Yes. However, a new nomination form and consent form must be completed.

7.	Q:	Do nominations need to be bilingual?
	A:	Nominations will be accepted in either French or English.

8.	Q:	Will I be advised of the outcome of my nomination?
	A:	All candidates and sponsors will be advised of the successful award recipients.

9.	Q:	Will nominations be returned to sponsors?
	A:	No. All materials submitted become the property of the Government of Canada and are subject to the Access to Information Act and to the Privacy Act.

10.	Q:	How do I get more information?
	A:	For more information, visit www.hrsdc.gc.ca and enter the search term “volunteer award”. Or contact the Thérèse Casgrain Volunteer Award Secretariat at 1-866-468-4377 or theresecasgrain-info@sdc-dsc.gc.ca.