Our Volunteer Tax Expert Continues to have a Huge Impact on our Clients in his Thirteen Years with GGP
Craig Bowman has been volunteering with CRA’s Community Volunteer Income Tax Program (CVITP) since 2001, and for the past thirteen years, has been a beloved part of GGP’s income tax […]
GGP Volunteer Receives Ukrainian Canadian Congress of Saskatchewan Nation Builders Award
Alan Anderson, longtime volunteer and former board member of Global Gathering Place, received a Ukrainian Canadian Congress of Saskatchewan Nation Builders Award on March 7. This prestigious award is presented annually to “eminent individuals who have made meritorious contributions, which have made a significant impact, left a legacy, and/or provided an exemplary role model to the Ukrainian community and/or Saskatchewan or Canada.”
Student Volunteer finds Community and Belonging at GGP
Fatima began volunteering with GGP in 2025 as a student volunteer. She initially joined us at Ride for Refuge and continued volunteering with GGP in our Computer Classes as well as in our Family Skating programs, where we take clients to the Meewasin Rink for afternoon skates.
GGP Client Joins Our Group of Volunteers to Assist Other Newcomers
Mahlet came to Canada in 2023 from Ethiopia in search of a better life and further opportunities for her and her children. She initially arrived in Saskatoon on a closed work permit, working as a child caregiver in private homes.
BrightStart! Volunteer Regularly Witnesses the Patience, Endurance, and Resilience of Clients
Uchechi began volunteering with Global Gathering Place this year through our BrightStart! program that supports newcomer women and their young children. The BrightStart! program offers a welcoming environment for newcomer mothers to build community, access resources, and receive support as they adjust to life in a new country.
Student Volunteers are an Integral Part of our Volunteer Force
We are incredibly fortunate to be a part of a community that places such a strong emphasis on the importance and impact of volunteering. This fall, we are honoured to […]
Volunteer Is Thrilled to Be a Part of Building Community
“I’m really grateful to be part of GGP. Every program I’ve volunteered in has been both meaningful and fun. I’ve learned so much about different cultures, and it’s helped me grow personally as well.”
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.