{"id":45305,"date":"2021-11-17T15:35:33","date_gmt":"2021-11-17T20:35:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sutton.ca\/?p=45305"},"modified":"2021-11-17T15:51:01","modified_gmt":"2021-11-17T20:51:01","slug":"volunteers-in-the-spotlight","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sutton.ca\/en\/volunteers-in-the-spotlight\/","title":{"rendered":"Volunteers in the spotlight"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The immense contribution of volunteers to the well-being of our society, and locally of our municipality, is obvious to everyone. Volunteers devote an often very important part of their time to help others, to advance a project or to enable an organization to function. Three initiatives are announced to highlight their dedication.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sutton.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/image-benevolat-1.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/sutton.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/image-benevolat-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-45302\" width=\"553\" height=\"367\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sutton.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/image-benevolat-1.jpg 737w, https:\/\/sutton.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/image-benevolat-1-300x199.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 553px) 100vw, 553px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><strong>\u201cLooking for extraordinary volunteers\u201d<\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Brome-Missisquoi MP and Minister Isabelle Charest wishes to pay tribute to a few volunteers who give their precious time to community organizations in the riding. She invites citizens and organizations to submit the candidacy of an extraordinary volunteer. Those selected will receive a gift basket containing local products. To submit a nomination, you can email <a href=\"mailto:isabelle.charest.brmi@assnat.qc.ca\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">isabelle.charest.brmi@assnat.qc.ca<\/a> <strong>by November 29, 2021<\/strong>. Selected volunteers will be announced on the heels of International Volunteer Day on December 5, 2021.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><strong>\u201cSay Thank You\u201d<\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sutton.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Logo-Prix-Hommage-Benevolat-Quebec-2022.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/sutton.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Logo-Prix-Hommage-Benevolat-Quebec-2022.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-45300\" width=\"236\" height=\"93\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sutton.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Logo-Prix-Hommage-Benevolat-Quebec-2022.png 730w, https:\/\/sutton.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Logo-Prix-Hommage-Benevolat-Quebec-2022-300x118.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 236px) 100vw, 236px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Government of Quebec, through its Ministry of Labour, Employment and Social Solidarity, is calling for nominations for the Hommage b\u00e9n\u00e9volat-Qu\u00e9bec Awards, one of the governent\u2019s highest honours for volunteerism, to be awarded in the spring of 2022. Three categories will be distinguished: Young volunteers, Volunteers and organizations. Do you know an outstanding volunteer or organization that stands out? Nominate them <strong>before December 5, 2021<\/strong>. All information on eligibility criteria and procedures can be found at: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.quebec.ca\/volunteerawards\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">quebec.ca\/volunteerawards<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><strong>Sutton Volunteer Recognition Evening<\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Next spring, the Town of Sutton plans to hold its Volunteer Recognition Evening, which will highlight the importance of volunteerism in our community. Details (official date, application form, etc.) will be announced soon in our newsletter. Stay tuned!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The immense contribution of volunteers to the well-being of our society, and locally of our municipality, is obvious to everyone. Volunteers devote an often very important part of their time to help others, to advance a project or to enable an organization to function. 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