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It's National Volunteer Week!

APRIL 25 - 29, 2022

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olunteers bring a wealth of varied and diverse experiences to enhance student learning, well-being and belonging in our school communities. They are role models and motivators, generous with their time and skills.

To celebrate Volunteer Week, we’re featuring a daily profile of one of the many volunteers making a difference in Grand Erie.

Bookmark this page and click our profiles below to read a new Grand Erie volunteer story every day this week! 

Thank you to all our volunteers!

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Monday

Deb McLoughlin

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Tuesday

Sonny Pennington

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Wednesday

Mel Elbourn

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Thursday

Fran Sararas

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Friday

Jayme Wilson

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