Peace Area Riding for the Disabled Society (PARDS) nominates Judi Harker for Tim Hortons Volunteers of the Week! They wrote ‘Judi began volunteering at PARDS previous facility in 2017, leading and side walking in lessons. Over the years, Judi has come to refer to PARDS as, “her happy place”. What began as 1 – 3 hours a week, has now become 4 nights a week offering 8 hours of her time, tacking horses and assisting our riders in lessons. Judi enjoys the time spent with the horses, riders and other volunteers. One volunteer in particular comes numerous times as well throughout the week working along side Judi and the 2 have been affectionately dubbed, “the Dream Team”. Over the years Judi helped in other areas of volunteering, selling tickets or leading in pony rides at our Carnival. Judi has been a great supporter of PARDS, spreading the word to others about our programs and volunteering opportunities. Seeing opportunities where donated work time could be given, Judi has reached out to her employer, Ruskin Construction Ltd., and facility projects have been completed. One project was the completion of PARDS Critter pen where if you visit you will see Ruskin & Harker, PARDS donkeys, who were named after Judi and her employer for their help. With the various ways Judi enriches PARDS, especially the joy she brings our riders with her caring and fun nature, it is no wonder Judi was named PARDS 2019 Volunteer of the Year. Thank you Judi!’
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