Johanna Sitter, North Battleford, Receives Volunteer of Distinction Award | Jun 19, 2009 |
On June 13, 2009, the Saskatchewan Association of Rehabilitation Centres presented its annual Volunteer of Distinction Award to Johanna Sitter, Battlefords Residential Services Inc.,
Although now retired from her active volunteer work at the agency, Johanna had been on the Board of Directors of Battlefords Residential Services Inc. since its inception on March 20, 1986. Prior to joining this board, she had been on the Board of Directors of Battlefords Residence Committee and on the Board of Battlefords Developmental Centre and Residence Association, which amalgamated to form Battlefords Residential Services Inc.
Johanna was also active on the Board of Directors of Battlefords Trade and Education Centre (another SARC Member Agency) from 1978 until her retirement in June 2002 after 24 years of service. In addition to the above, Johanna has been involved with the Saskatchewan Association for Community Living, the Special Olympics, and the Battlefords Autism Society.
The Saskatchewan Association of Rehabilitation Centres (SARC) is the provincial non-profit Association that represents community-based organizations providing services for individuals with disabilities. SARC Member Agencies greatly depend on and appreciate the efforts of its 1000+ volunteers, as they play a large role in providing quality and meaningful services.
SARC recognizes that the voluntary sector fulfills a critical and unique role in serving individuals and communities and established the Volunteer of Distinction Award to be presented each year at its Annual General Meeting. The Award was created to recognize an individual(s) who volunteers at a SARC Member Agency to assist individuals with disabilities and demonstrates his/her commitment to furthering SARC’s Vision: “persons with disabilities enjoying full citizenship”.
SARC congratulates Johanna Sitter and all of the other nominees for their efforts in supporting individuals with disabilities to enjoy full citizenship in their communities.