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Celebrating International Volunteer Day 2024: A Tribute to WDM Volunteers
Over 450 people of all ages and from over 70 communities in Saskatchewan (and a few from beyond our borders!) volunteered for the WDM last year. From working with artifacts…
Volunteer Highlight: WDM Saskatoon Blacksmiths
Blacksmithing was always something that interested Bryan Ryan. When the WDM offered its first Introduction to Blacksmithing Course in 1988, Bryan was one of the first to sign up. He…
Volunteer Highlight: Bill Raynor
It was around 2015 that WDM volunteer Stan Mills, invited Bill Raynor to check out the WDM North Battleford. As Bill put it, “I came along with him to see…
Volunteer Highlight: Mark & Evelyn Michener
When Evelyn and Mark Michener moved to Moose Jaw from a small town in Ontario, they were looking for a way to contribute to their new community. They found the…
Volunteer Highlight: Ray Fribance, Dennis Stanley & Dave Buck
Dennis Stanley became a volunteer at the Curatorial & Corporate Services Centre in 2015. Like many folks, he was looking for volunteer opportunities in retirement. When his children were growing…
Volunteer Highlight: Greig Pearce
“Sure, I’ll do it!” is a common phrase uttered by WDM volunteers. On this occasion, it was Greig Pearce who agreed to take on the role of Santa Claus for…
Every Moment Matters – Saluting WDM Volunteers
2024 National Volunteer Week For the past 75 years, volunteers have played a very important role in the WDM and in what we offer to our community. No matter what…
Celebrating International Volunteer Day 2023 at the WDM: A Tribute to Our Volunteers
International Volunteer Day is mandated by the United Nations General Assembly and is celebrated on 5 December every year. [International Volunteer Day] is a day where volunteers are acknowledged and…
Volunteer Highlight: Len McDonald
Len McDonald has seen a lot of Trans-Canada Highway 1 between Regina and Moose Jaw. He travels it as he goes from his home in Regina to the WDM Moose…
Volunteer Highlight: Women’s Auxiliary
Women’s Auxiliary The Women’s Auxiliary at the WDM Saskatoon got their start when the WDM Board asked for a women’s committee to be formed to help with household displays at…
