Each year at PADS we gather to celebrate our people and our community. We truly appreciate the sacrifice AND gifts that come from leading a life of service. The sacrifice comes by way of time, energy and resources and generally speaking, it can take you away from things that one sometimes might rather be doing. But our hope for each of our volunteers is that the gifts far outweigh the sacrifice. You tend to say that you love PADS, you love our community, you love the dogs, you love learning and you love being part of such an extraordinary mission.
This page is a collection of the Volunteer Award Winners from 2019 onwards. Please join us in celebrating their accomplishments!
Covid Heroes
The 2020 -2021 year has been an undeniably challenging one โ for all of us at PADS. It also has meant that new volunteer roles had to be developed on the fly to support new ways of doing business โ many of these individuals took on increased workloads related to COVID-19 and some provided specialized expertise or skills that weโve never needed before. To each of them we are grateful!
Rose and Elphie
Meet Rose and Hearing Dog Elphie Why I chose to apply for a dog from an ADI Accredited Programย My first dog came to live with me in 1989. My hearing loss occurred in 1981 because of a fifteen-and-a-half-hour surgery to remove a brain tumour. My life changed...
Lauren
MEET OUR MOVERS:ย TEAM PEDALLING FOR PADS How they are Moving Startingย in Augustย Lauren will cycle from the PADS Burnaby Campus to the Calgary Training Centre to raise awareness and much needed funds for PADS. Why they are Moving PADS is meaningful to Lauren as she...
Team Franz
MEET OUR MOVERS: TEAM FRANZ How they are Moving for PADS Since they are two members in Team Franz with different 'move' likings, they've decided to undertake different 'move' goals! Sabrina will be climbing the Coquitlam Crunch staircase. She says, "Since COVID-19...
Rachel and Charm
Meet Rachel and Charm! Join us on Tuesday July 27th at 1:00 pm to learn all about how Rachel has balanced raising Charm and teaching all at once! We sure think she's a "charmer" but we can't wait to hear all about how she wiggled her way into the hearts of all she...
Suzanne
MEET OUR MOVERS:ย SUZANNE - TEAM CAPTAIN OF "TRAILS WITH TAILS" How they are Moving for PADS Suzanne is captaining Team Trails With Tails, saying "I had a great time participating in the MOVE event last year and seeing our team come together virtually to cheer...
Tips & Tricks For Getting Started
Thank you so much for registering for MOVE for PADS! We are so grateful that you have joined us. Not sure where to start?! Check out the tips below. ย Tell people why you are moving for PADS Cute puppy pictures are wonderful, however, what truly moves people to donate...
2021 Summer Newsletter
Your support drives our mission, helps dogs transform lives, and empowers individuals to have an independent life. Behind each and every success story is a donor who makes this possible.
Meet Suzanne
Team #TrailsWithTails is back at it again with a goal of raising $3,000 for PADS. Team Captain Suzanne says "I had a great time participating in the MOVE event last year and seeing our team come together virtually to cheer each other on as we were not able to meet in...
Meet Maddy and Mack
Join us July 13th at 1:00 PM pst. as we chat with our new friends Maddy and Mack who were seen around campus in June filming a documentary all about Juliet and PADS Stark! Click the link below to register to learn more about their connection to PADS and the incredible...
Meet Catherine and Boywer
Meet Dr. Catherine McLaughlin and PADS Accredited Facility Dog Bowyer. Catherine is a psychologist and Bowyer works alongside her with his magic blend of love and calm. Catherine is an important member of our applicant services team, supporting both our application...
Volunteers of the year
Rose and Elphie
Meet Rose and Hearing Dog Elphie Why I chose to apply for a dog from an ADI Accredited Programย My first dog came to live with me in 1989. My hearing loss occurred in 1981 because of a fifteen-and-a-half-hour surgery to remove a brain tumour. My life changed...
Lauren
MEET OUR MOVERS:ย TEAM PEDALLING FOR PADS How they are Moving Startingย in Augustย Lauren will cycle from the PADS Burnaby Campus to the Calgary Training Centre to raise awareness and much needed funds for PADS. Why they are Moving PADS is meaningful to Lauren as she...
Team Franz
MEET OUR MOVERS: TEAM FRANZ How they are Moving for PADS Since they are two members in Team Franz with different 'move' likings, they've decided to undertake different 'move' goals! Sabrina will be climbing the Coquitlam Crunch staircase. She says, "Since COVID-19...
Rachel and Charm
Meet Rachel and Charm! Join us on Tuesday July 27th at 1:00 pm to learn all about how Rachel has balanced raising Charm and teaching all at once! We sure think she's a "charmer" but we can't wait to hear all about how she wiggled her way into the hearts of all she...
Suzanne
MEET OUR MOVERS:ย SUZANNE - TEAM CAPTAIN OF "TRAILS WITH TAILS" How they are Moving for PADS Suzanne is captaining Team Trails With Tails, saying "I had a great time participating in the MOVE event last year and seeing our team come together virtually to cheer...
Tips & Tricks For Getting Started
Thank you so much for registering for MOVE for PADS! We are so grateful that you have joined us. Not sure where to start?! Check out the tips below. ย Tell people why you are moving for PADS Cute puppy pictures are wonderful, however, what truly moves people to donate...
2021 Summer Newsletter
Your support drives our mission, helps dogs transform lives, and empowers individuals to have an independent life. Behind each and every success story is a donor who makes this possible.
Meet Suzanne
Team #TrailsWithTails is back at it again with a goal of raising $3,000 for PADS. Team Captain Suzanne says "I had a great time participating in the MOVE event last year and seeing our team come together virtually to cheer each other on as we were not able to meet in...
Meet Maddy and Mack
Join us July 13th at 1:00 PM pst. as we chat with our new friends Maddy and Mack who were seen around campus in June filming a documentary all about Juliet and PADS Stark! Click the link below to register to learn more about their connection to PADS and the incredible...
Meet Catherine and Boywer
Meet Dr. Catherine McLaughlin and PADS Accredited Facility Dog Bowyer. Catherine is a psychologist and Bowyer works alongside her with his magic blend of love and calm. Catherine is an important member of our applicant services team, supporting both our application...
Spirit of PADS award
This award is awarded toย volunteersย that demonstrate extraordinary commitment to PADS andย ourย communityย inย their efforts to support PADSโย mission and vision and isย awardedย each year to one or moreย volunteersย (or household).ย ย
Rose and Elphie
Meet Rose and Hearing Dog Elphie Why I chose to apply for a dog from an ADI Accredited Programย My first dog came to live with me in 1989. My hearing loss occurred in 1981 because of a fifteen-and-a-half-hour surgery to remove a brain tumour. My life changed...
Lauren
MEET OUR MOVERS:ย TEAM PEDALLING FOR PADS How they are Moving Startingย in Augustย Lauren will cycle from the PADS Burnaby Campus to the Calgary Training Centre to raise awareness and much needed funds for PADS. Why they are Moving PADS is meaningful to Lauren as she...
Team Franz
MEET OUR MOVERS: TEAM FRANZ How they are Moving for PADS Since they are two members in Team Franz with different 'move' likings, they've decided to undertake different 'move' goals! Sabrina will be climbing the Coquitlam Crunch staircase. She says, "Since COVID-19...
Rachel and Charm
Meet Rachel and Charm! Join us on Tuesday July 27th at 1:00 pm to learn all about how Rachel has balanced raising Charm and teaching all at once! We sure think she's a "charmer" but we can't wait to hear all about how she wiggled her way into the hearts of all she...
Suzanne
MEET OUR MOVERS:ย SUZANNE - TEAM CAPTAIN OF "TRAILS WITH TAILS" How they are Moving for PADS Suzanne is captaining Team Trails With Tails, saying "I had a great time participating in the MOVE event last year and seeing our team come together virtually to cheer...
Tips & Tricks For Getting Started
Thank you so much for registering for MOVE for PADS! We are so grateful that you have joined us. Not sure where to start?! Check out the tips below. ย Tell people why you are moving for PADS Cute puppy pictures are wonderful, however, what truly moves people to donate...
2021 Summer Newsletter
Your support drives our mission, helps dogs transform lives, and empowers individuals to have an independent life. Behind each and every success story is a donor who makes this possible.
Meet Suzanne
Team #TrailsWithTails is back at it again with a goal of raising $3,000 for PADS. Team Captain Suzanne says "I had a great time participating in the MOVE event last year and seeing our team come together virtually to cheer each other on as we were not able to meet in...
Meet Maddy and Mack
Join us July 13th at 1:00 PM pst. as we chat with our new friends Maddy and Mack who were seen around campus in June filming a documentary all about Juliet and PADS Stark! Click the link below to register to learn more about their connection to PADS and the incredible...
Meet Catherine and Boywer
Meet Dr. Catherine McLaughlin and PADS Accredited Facility Dog Bowyer. Catherine is a psychologist and Bowyer works alongside her with his magic blend of love and calm. Catherine is an important member of our applicant services team, supporting both our application...
Verne Trevoy award
Verneย Trevoyย was aย Calgaryย volunteer, aย PADSย client,ย and an extraordinary gentleman.ย With his partner, PADS Service Dog Charlie,ย at his side, was the heart and soul of the Calgary program. Verne was single handedly responsible for recruiting countless volunteers, donors and even staff to our cause with his gentle,ย yet passionate,ย dedication.ย ย
This award isย presentedย toย a Calgaryย volunteer (or household) when there is a recipientย whoย exemplifiesย Verneโs passion and dedication.
Rose and Elphie
Meet Rose and Hearing Dog Elphie Why I chose to apply for a dog from an ADI Accredited Programย My first dog came to live with me in 1989. My hearing loss occurred in 1981 because of a fifteen-and-a-half-hour surgery to remove a brain tumour. My life changed...
Lauren
MEET OUR MOVERS:ย TEAM PEDALLING FOR PADS How they are Moving Startingย in Augustย Lauren will cycle from the PADS Burnaby Campus to the Calgary Training Centre to raise awareness and much needed funds for PADS. Why they are Moving PADS is meaningful to Lauren as she...
Team Franz
MEET OUR MOVERS: TEAM FRANZ How they are Moving for PADS Since they are two members in Team Franz with different 'move' likings, they've decided to undertake different 'move' goals! Sabrina will be climbing the Coquitlam Crunch staircase. She says, "Since COVID-19...
Rachel and Charm
Meet Rachel and Charm! Join us on Tuesday July 27th at 1:00 pm to learn all about how Rachel has balanced raising Charm and teaching all at once! We sure think she's a "charmer" but we can't wait to hear all about how she wiggled her way into the hearts of all she...
Suzanne
MEET OUR MOVERS:ย SUZANNE - TEAM CAPTAIN OF "TRAILS WITH TAILS" How they are Moving for PADS Suzanne is captaining Team Trails With Tails, saying "I had a great time participating in the MOVE event last year and seeing our team come together virtually to cheer...
Tips & Tricks For Getting Started
Thank you so much for registering for MOVE for PADS! We are so grateful that you have joined us. Not sure where to start?! Check out the tips below. ย Tell people why you are moving for PADS Cute puppy pictures are wonderful, however, what truly moves people to donate...
2021 Summer Newsletter
Your support drives our mission, helps dogs transform lives, and empowers individuals to have an independent life. Behind each and every success story is a donor who makes this possible.
Meet Suzanne
Team #TrailsWithTails is back at it again with a goal of raising $3,000 for PADS. Team Captain Suzanne says "I had a great time participating in the MOVE event last year and seeing our team come together virtually to cheer each other on as we were not able to meet in...
Meet Maddy and Mack
Join us July 13th at 1:00 PM pst. as we chat with our new friends Maddy and Mack who were seen around campus in June filming a documentary all about Juliet and PADS Stark! Click the link below to register to learn more about their connection to PADS and the incredible...
Meet Catherine and Boywer
Meet Dr. Catherine McLaughlin and PADS Accredited Facility Dog Bowyer. Catherine is a psychologist and Bowyer works alongside her with his magic blend of love and calm. Catherine is an important member of our applicant services team, supporting both our application...
Juanita Valentine award
ย
The Juanita Valentine Award is named for thisย fiestyย lady that spent a lifetime supporting PADS with ferocious tenacity,ย perseverance,ย and love. This award is now presented only when there is a recipient that reflects her remarkable spirit and commitment. May be presented to any volunteer (or household) in British Columbia.
Rose and Elphie
Meet Rose and Hearing Dog Elphie Why I chose to apply for a dog from an ADI Accredited Programย My first dog came to live with me in 1989. My hearing loss occurred in 1981 because of a fifteen-and-a-half-hour surgery to remove a brain tumour. My life changed...
Lauren
MEET OUR MOVERS:ย TEAM PEDALLING FOR PADS How they are Moving Startingย in Augustย Lauren will cycle from the PADS Burnaby Campus to the Calgary Training Centre to raise awareness and much needed funds for PADS. Why they are Moving PADS is meaningful to Lauren as she...
Team Franz
MEET OUR MOVERS: TEAM FRANZ How they are Moving for PADS Since they are two members in Team Franz with different 'move' likings, they've decided to undertake different 'move' goals! Sabrina will be climbing the Coquitlam Crunch staircase. She says, "Since COVID-19...
Rachel and Charm
Meet Rachel and Charm! Join us on Tuesday July 27th at 1:00 pm to learn all about how Rachel has balanced raising Charm and teaching all at once! We sure think she's a "charmer" but we can't wait to hear all about how she wiggled her way into the hearts of all she...
Suzanne
MEET OUR MOVERS:ย SUZANNE - TEAM CAPTAIN OF "TRAILS WITH TAILS" How they are Moving for PADS Suzanne is captaining Team Trails With Tails, saying "I had a great time participating in the MOVE event last year and seeing our team come together virtually to cheer...
Tips & Tricks For Getting Started
Thank you so much for registering for MOVE for PADS! We are so grateful that you have joined us. Not sure where to start?! Check out the tips below. ย Tell people why you are moving for PADS Cute puppy pictures are wonderful, however, what truly moves people to donate...
2021 Summer Newsletter
Your support drives our mission, helps dogs transform lives, and empowers individuals to have an independent life. Behind each and every success story is a donor who makes this possible.
Meet Suzanne
Team #TrailsWithTails is back at it again with a goal of raising $3,000 for PADS. Team Captain Suzanne says "I had a great time participating in the MOVE event last year and seeing our team come together virtually to cheer each other on as we were not able to meet in...
Meet Maddy and Mack
Join us July 13th at 1:00 PM pst. as we chat with our new friends Maddy and Mack who were seen around campus in June filming a documentary all about Juliet and PADS Stark! Click the link below to register to learn more about their connection to PADS and the incredible...
Meet Catherine and Boywer
Meet Dr. Catherine McLaughlin and PADS Accredited Facility Dog Bowyer. Catherine is a psychologist and Bowyer works alongside her with his magic blend of love and calm. Catherine is an important member of our applicant services team, supporting both our application...