Grande Prairie Friendship Centre nominates Mieke De Groot for Tim Hortons Volunteers of the Week! Orren Anderson wrote ‘Mieke inquired about volunteering with the Grande Prairie Friendship Centre last fall as she was navigating early retirement. I sat down with her at a table in our One Window Resource space as she spoke about the transition, and I immediately connected with her and her experience, even as a 30-year-old who’s far from retiring. We spoke of social issues and working in non-profits, and I was grateful for her wisdom and that she was interested in using her newly freed up time with us at the Centre.’
‘Today, Mieke comes to volunteer in the Community Kitchen every Monday she can. Staff love having Mieke around, her positivity and wisdom mean so much to us. She’s been such a great addition to our team, and that’s why I’m nominating Mieke De Groot for volunteer of the week!’