Dubbed the Literary Society含羞草研究社檚 含羞草研究社渕ost requested volunteer,含羞草研究社� Betty Beck has been recognized for her tireless dedication to the community with the Volunteer Award at the 2024 Community Leader Awards.
Beck has been a valuable and respected volunteer at the Literary Society含羞草研究社檚 digital literacy program for over seven years.
含羞草研究社淗er service to our organization represents hundreds of volunteer hours, serving dozens of learners,含羞草研究社� said Wendy Aasen, outreach coordinator for the society. 含羞草研究社淭he digital program has grown and expanded to more workshops in part due to Beck含羞草研究社檚 work.含羞草研究社�
Beck helps learners connect with family and friends they wouldn含羞草研究社檛 otherwise be able to, reducing loneliness and isolation. She helps learners access the services and information they need to support their help.
含羞草研究社淓very week, Beck can be seen found patiently troubleshooting and guiding their learning with skill and kindness,含羞草研究社� added Aasen.
To go along with her work at the Literary Society, Beck also provides her expertise and leadership at:
- Emergency Support Services (since 2007)
- Volunteer management chair at the 2017 55+ Games and 2019 Special Olympics
- Vernon Performing Arts Centre (since 2018)
- Director of volunteer and participant services of 2022 B.C. Winter Games
- Volunteer xoordinator and sirector for Friends of Okanagan Rail Trail
- Halina Activity Centre
- Harwood block team captain (since 2001)
The CLA含羞草研究社檚 are a revived program started by the Vernon Morning Star, to recognize leaders in and around the community that have been working behind the scenes.
There were a number of submissions for 12 specific categories, which range from mentorship, coaching, volunteering and leadership.
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