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!
Meet Michelle
Click the video below to learn about a new Vancouver Police Department (VPD) initiative which includes adding another PADS Dog to their team. This new program focuses on promoting staff wellness by providing support to police officers as they do their important work....
Pride 2021
PADS Pride T-Shirt Design Contest Each year, for many years, PADS has participated in Pride with our wagging, loving, adorable canine companions at our side. During this participation we have worn PADS shirts emblazoned with messages of love with PRIDE!ย During these...
PADS PTSD Program
June is Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) awareness Month. PTSD is a mental health disorder that may occur in people who have experienced or witnessed a traumatic event. It is estimated that 9.2% of Canadians live with PTSD everyday. The PADS PTSD program trains...
Stormy and Brite 2021
Join us June 8th 1:00 PM PST as we catch up with Client Stormy and her Service Dog Brite! ย This incredible team has been matched for a little over a year and are very excited to share with us what they have learned about working as a team.
COVID Heroes Award – Okanagan
Our Okanagan Covid Heroes are Barb & Erik Danielson and Brian and Jackie Doucette – click to read more about their amazing contributions.
COVID Heroes Award – Calgary
Our Calgary Covid Heroes include the Advanced Training Team, Lannie Anderson and Mike Ottenbreit – click to read more about their amazing contributions.
COVID Heroes Award – West Coast
Our West Coast Covid Heroes are Cindy Masaro, Lindi Porter, Tessa Matsuzaki & Meredith Areskoug โ click to read more about their amazing contributions.
COVID Heroes Award – Vancouver Island
Our Vancouver Island Covid Heroes are Corry & Rich Hannah, Linda Austin, Lorri-Anne Furnemont and Nancy Klinger โ click to read more about their amazing contributions.
Calgary Volunteer of the Year Award – 2020
Our Calgary Volunteer of the Year for 2020 is Lauren Hamilton! Click the post to read more.
Okanagan Volunteer of the Year Award – 2020
Our Okanagan Volunteer of the Year for 2020 is Paul Lindquist! Click the post to read more.
Volunteers of the year
Meet Michelle
Click the video below to learn about a new Vancouver Police Department (VPD) initiative which includes adding another PADS Dog to their team. This new program focuses on promoting staff wellness by providing support to police officers as they do their important work....
Pride 2021
PADS Pride T-Shirt Design Contest Each year, for many years, PADS has participated in Pride with our wagging, loving, adorable canine companions at our side. During this participation we have worn PADS shirts emblazoned with messages of love with PRIDE!ย During these...
PADS PTSD Program
June is Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) awareness Month. PTSD is a mental health disorder that may occur in people who have experienced or witnessed a traumatic event. It is estimated that 9.2% of Canadians live with PTSD everyday. The PADS PTSD program trains...
Stormy and Brite 2021
Join us June 8th 1:00 PM PST as we catch up with Client Stormy and her Service Dog Brite! ย This incredible team has been matched for a little over a year and are very excited to share with us what they have learned about working as a team.
COVID Heroes Award – Okanagan
Our Okanagan Covid Heroes are Barb & Erik Danielson and Brian and Jackie Doucette – click to read more about their amazing contributions.
COVID Heroes Award – Calgary
Our Calgary Covid Heroes include the Advanced Training Team, Lannie Anderson and Mike Ottenbreit – click to read more about their amazing contributions.
COVID Heroes Award – West Coast
Our West Coast Covid Heroes are Cindy Masaro, Lindi Porter, Tessa Matsuzaki & Meredith Areskoug โ click to read more about their amazing contributions.
COVID Heroes Award – Vancouver Island
Our Vancouver Island Covid Heroes are Corry & Rich Hannah, Linda Austin, Lorri-Anne Furnemont and Nancy Klinger โ click to read more about their amazing contributions.
Calgary Volunteer of the Year Award – 2020
Our Calgary Volunteer of the Year for 2020 is Lauren Hamilton! Click the post to read more.
Okanagan Volunteer of the Year Award – 2020
Our Okanagan Volunteer of the Year for 2020 is Paul Lindquist! Click the post to read more.
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
Meet Michelle
Click the video below to learn about a new Vancouver Police Department (VPD) initiative which includes adding another PADS Dog to their team. This new program focuses on promoting staff wellness by providing support to police officers as they do their important work....
Pride 2021
PADS Pride T-Shirt Design Contest Each year, for many years, PADS has participated in Pride with our wagging, loving, adorable canine companions at our side. During this participation we have worn PADS shirts emblazoned with messages of love with PRIDE!ย During these...
PADS PTSD Program
June is Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) awareness Month. PTSD is a mental health disorder that may occur in people who have experienced or witnessed a traumatic event. It is estimated that 9.2% of Canadians live with PTSD everyday. The PADS PTSD program trains...
Stormy and Brite 2021
Join us June 8th 1:00 PM PST as we catch up with Client Stormy and her Service Dog Brite! ย This incredible team has been matched for a little over a year and are very excited to share with us what they have learned about working as a team.
COVID Heroes Award – Okanagan
Our Okanagan Covid Heroes are Barb & Erik Danielson and Brian and Jackie Doucette – click to read more about their amazing contributions.
COVID Heroes Award – Calgary
Our Calgary Covid Heroes include the Advanced Training Team, Lannie Anderson and Mike Ottenbreit – click to read more about their amazing contributions.
COVID Heroes Award – West Coast
Our West Coast Covid Heroes are Cindy Masaro, Lindi Porter, Tessa Matsuzaki & Meredith Areskoug โ click to read more about their amazing contributions.
COVID Heroes Award – Vancouver Island
Our Vancouver Island Covid Heroes are Corry & Rich Hannah, Linda Austin, Lorri-Anne Furnemont and Nancy Klinger โ click to read more about their amazing contributions.
Calgary Volunteer of the Year Award – 2020
Our Calgary Volunteer of the Year for 2020 is Lauren Hamilton! Click the post to read more.
Okanagan Volunteer of the Year Award – 2020
Our Okanagan Volunteer of the Year for 2020 is Paul Lindquist! Click the post to read more.
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.
Meet Michelle
Click the video below to learn about a new Vancouver Police Department (VPD) initiative which includes adding another PADS Dog to their team. This new program focuses on promoting staff wellness by providing support to police officers as they do their important work....
Pride 2021
PADS Pride T-Shirt Design Contest Each year, for many years, PADS has participated in Pride with our wagging, loving, adorable canine companions at our side. During this participation we have worn PADS shirts emblazoned with messages of love with PRIDE!ย During these...
PADS PTSD Program
June is Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) awareness Month. PTSD is a mental health disorder that may occur in people who have experienced or witnessed a traumatic event. It is estimated that 9.2% of Canadians live with PTSD everyday. The PADS PTSD program trains...
Stormy and Brite 2021
Join us June 8th 1:00 PM PST as we catch up with Client Stormy and her Service Dog Brite! ย This incredible team has been matched for a little over a year and are very excited to share with us what they have learned about working as a team.
COVID Heroes Award – Okanagan
Our Okanagan Covid Heroes are Barb & Erik Danielson and Brian and Jackie Doucette – click to read more about their amazing contributions.
COVID Heroes Award – Calgary
Our Calgary Covid Heroes include the Advanced Training Team, Lannie Anderson and Mike Ottenbreit – click to read more about their amazing contributions.
COVID Heroes Award – West Coast
Our West Coast Covid Heroes are Cindy Masaro, Lindi Porter, Tessa Matsuzaki & Meredith Areskoug โ click to read more about their amazing contributions.
COVID Heroes Award – Vancouver Island
Our Vancouver Island Covid Heroes are Corry & Rich Hannah, Linda Austin, Lorri-Anne Furnemont and Nancy Klinger โ click to read more about their amazing contributions.
Calgary Volunteer of the Year Award – 2020
Our Calgary Volunteer of the Year for 2020 is Lauren Hamilton! Click the post to read more.
Okanagan Volunteer of the Year Award – 2020
Our Okanagan Volunteer of the Year for 2020 is Paul Lindquist! Click the post to read more.
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.
Meet Michelle
Click the video below to learn about a new Vancouver Police Department (VPD) initiative which includes adding another PADS Dog to their team. This new program focuses on promoting staff wellness by providing support to police officers as they do their important work....
Pride 2021
PADS Pride T-Shirt Design Contest Each year, for many years, PADS has participated in Pride with our wagging, loving, adorable canine companions at our side. During this participation we have worn PADS shirts emblazoned with messages of love with PRIDE!ย During these...
PADS PTSD Program
June is Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) awareness Month. PTSD is a mental health disorder that may occur in people who have experienced or witnessed a traumatic event. It is estimated that 9.2% of Canadians live with PTSD everyday. The PADS PTSD program trains...
Stormy and Brite 2021
Join us June 8th 1:00 PM PST as we catch up with Client Stormy and her Service Dog Brite! ย This incredible team has been matched for a little over a year and are very excited to share with us what they have learned about working as a team.
COVID Heroes Award – Okanagan
Our Okanagan Covid Heroes are Barb & Erik Danielson and Brian and Jackie Doucette – click to read more about their amazing contributions.
COVID Heroes Award – Calgary
Our Calgary Covid Heroes include the Advanced Training Team, Lannie Anderson and Mike Ottenbreit – click to read more about their amazing contributions.
COVID Heroes Award – West Coast
Our West Coast Covid Heroes are Cindy Masaro, Lindi Porter, Tessa Matsuzaki & Meredith Areskoug โ click to read more about their amazing contributions.
COVID Heroes Award – Vancouver Island
Our Vancouver Island Covid Heroes are Corry & Rich Hannah, Linda Austin, Lorri-Anne Furnemont and Nancy Klinger โ click to read more about their amazing contributions.
Calgary Volunteer of the Year Award – 2020
Our Calgary Volunteer of the Year for 2020 is Lauren Hamilton! Click the post to read more.
Okanagan Volunteer of the Year Award – 2020
Our Okanagan Volunteer of the Year for 2020 is Paul Lindquist! Click the post to read more.