Volunteer’s First Step to What She Hopes is a Lifelong Involvement with Service
Alice DeCoteau first started volunteering at GGP in 2017 in Homework Help, she now takes on a mentorship role with three women who have recently transitioned from English Literacy Classes to CLB 3-4 Classes.
English Class Volunteer Discusses the Connection With Students In and Out of the Classroom
From the very first day as a volunteer, Imbisat felt welcomed and appreciated by teachers, staff, and students. Because her volunteering schedule was able to be catered to her personal schedule and comfort level, she was motivated to make the most of her time helping students improve their English skills and offering general guidance on life in Canada. What she enjoys most about volunteering at GGP is the meaningful connections she builds. “These connections go beyond the classroom—when I see anyone in public, I interact with them as naturally and warmly as I do in class.”
English Language Class Volunteer Discusses the Valuable Connections Made in the Classroom
Nadia began volunteering with GGP in January of 2022 while our English classes were still offered remotely. She continues to volunteer in the very same English Class all these years later, supporting our CLB 6-7 students every Saturday, now in-person, with our English teacher, Charlene.
Ride for Refuge Saskatoon 2025
Global Gathering Place is hosting Ride for Refuge in Saskatoon this year on October 4! Ride for Refuge is a nationwide family-friendly cycling and walking fundraiser event that partners with charities that take part in helping those seeking refuge from danger, abuse, and hardship.
GGP Volunteer Found Us by Chance
Dennis first began volunteering with GGP by chance. Our Main Office was on the route of his regular walking path, and he says that as he passed GGP, “I would think to myself, I should walk in and volunteer here. After a while, on one of my morning walks, I had that same thought, and I turned and walked into the office and asked about volunteering. It all started from there.”
Black History Month: Our Board Member, Gbenga, Finds Inspiration From Every Black Person Past and Present, Known and Unknown
February marks Black History Month. This month, GGP will be spotlighting the diverse stories and experiences of our Black staff, volunteers, and clients.
Volunteer Discusses Reciprocity in the Classroom: I’m Learning as Much as I’m Hopefully Giving, if Not More
Don is a long-time volunteer currently placed at our English Language Centre and supports our clients in improving their English. In his CLB 3-4 class, Don says that he is “learning as much as [he is] hopefully giving, if not more.”
Volunteer Finds Connection and Community at GGP
In 2018, Margaret retired from her career as a family physician, the same year her husband passed away. Feeling the need to connect with her community, she became interested in […]
English Language Volunteer Finds Trust, Determination, and Hope Weekly at GGP
Leslie is one of our many outstanding volunteers who plays a critical role in assisting our clients while on their language journeys. Here, she reflects on her experience assisting students in our classrooms.
Volunteer’s Passion for Teaching Continues to Grow from the Resilience and Motivation of his Students
Don Warkentin’s journey with GGP began when he was an ESL student at the University of Saskatchewan where they are required to attend a class for English language learners. Don’s passion for teaching English to newcomers was cemented during this time when he sat in on a LINC 5 class with our English teacher, Cathy in 2016.