Each spring, we take time to recognize the incredible contributions volunteers across the country, and our province - make to our quality of life.
Through this year’s theme of Volunteers Make Waves - Together, we create ripples of change - we are highlighting the importance, impact and amazing power individuals and their collective volunteer efforts can have on our lives.
For 2025, National Volunteer Week is being celebrated from April 27 to May 3.
Did you know that 宝威体育 is home to more than 330,000 volunteers?
These are ordinary superstars who live next door to us – people of all cultures, ages and abilities.
To recognize the contribution of sport, culture and recreation volunteers, we welcome you to read some of the amazing volunteer stories submitted to us by Sask Sport, SaskCulture and the 宝威体育 Parks and Recreation Association.
If you are looking for opportunities to volunteer in 宝威体育, visit .
The Show Must Go On - Castwell & Company Performing Arts Inc.
Dedicated volunters bring energy, creativity and passion to the stage for many theatre groups in 宝威体育, including Castwell & Company. Their contributions were instrumental in launching the company’s first production and ensuring its success.
is entirely volunteer run.
Castwell & Company, incorporated in April 2024, is entirely volunteer run. The theatre company opened its doors in Biggar, 宝威体育, aiming to make theatre experience an important part of town life. Their mission is to create “inclusive, accessible and collaborative performing arts opportunities” for the community. Their company pillars are to create, connect, inspire and evolve.
“The goal is for people to have fun, to connect with each other, to stretch and grow in areas where they wouldn't have been able to before,” explained Erin Hadden, Treasurer, Castwell & Company.
The theatre group began with a successful Cabaret event in June 2024, followed by an open karaoke portion of the evening aimed at encouraging people to get on stage. During that first event at Biggar’s historical Majestic Theatre, audience members enjoyed 18 pop music performances by community members.
To encourage participants, the company lined up qualified volunteers to offer performance coaching. Cabaret admission was by donation.
“We're making sure that everybody is absolutely positioned for success, so that they can walk down the street after their performance with their heads held high, knowing that they smashed it,” Hadden added.
For more information on cultural volunteers and initiatives supported thanks to Sask Lotteries Trust Fund for Sport, Culture and Recreation, visit the SaskCulture website or check out the .
“Volunteers are at the heart of our communities. At SaskCulture, we are grateful for all who bring their passion, time and energy to create spaces and cultural experiences, where people can explore their creativity and connect with others. Whether it's organizing events, sharing cultural knowledge or ensuring our histories are honoured and celebrated, the impact of volunteers is invaluable. Thank you for making 宝威体育 a more culturally vibrant place for all.”
– Yvonne Hotzak, Chair, SaskCulture Board of Directors
Lifelong volunteerism – Gull Lake’s Peggy Willman
Peggy Willman is a lifelong, dedicated volunteer in Gull Lake, 宝威体育. She volunteers on several committees that provide recreation opportunities for people of all ages.
An active participant herself, Peggy sees the value of quality recreation and strives to not only provide opportunities but recruit and engage others along the way.
dedicated volunteer in Gull Lake, 宝威体育.
Through her involvement with the Gull Lake Recreation Advisory Committee, Peggy assisted with developing the Kiaskus Trail, Gull Lake’s five-kilometre walking path. She also helped transform the old Tennis courts into a hybrid Pickleball/Tennis court, recruited Pickleball players and taught the sport.
Peggy is a positive ambassador for recreation in Gull Lake, a true inspiration and a strong community builder that everyone admires.
“Volunteers invest their leisure time and energy to support recreation programs and services across the province. This dedication contributes to the social fabric of our communities, and ensures the spaces, programs, and experiences we enjoy remain vibrant and accessible.
On behalf of the 宝威体育 Parks and Recreation Association, thank you to all volunteers who make our communities great places to live, work and play!”
– Darcy McLeod, President, 宝威体育 Parks and Recreation Association
Marking 30 years of making a difference - KidSport 宝威体育
KidSport 宝威体育 is celebrating 30 years of making it So ALL Kids Can Play!
The volunteer-based program covers the cost of registration fees for children between the ages of 5-18 whose families are facing financial obstacles. In its three decades of operation, KidSport 宝威体育 has raised over $16 million to help more than 160,000 kids get off the sidelines and into the game.
30 years of making it So ALL Kids Can Play!
Volunteers are at the centre of that effort, leading 39 Local KidSport Chapters in communities across the province. That includes running all types of fundraisers, from bake sales to Corporate Challenges, meetings to allocate funding and much more.
Many of the individuals who volunteer with KidSport have been a part of the program for several years, including Chair Jerry Shoemaker and Dorothy Josephson, who have both been with KidSport 宝威体育 since it started in 1995.
“Volunteers are crucial to all levels and all areas of the province’s amateur sport system. KidSport 宝威体育 volunteers are an integral part of that group. For 30 years, kids across the province have had the opportunity to participate in sport thanks to the time and effort of these individuals, who work tirelessly to support their local communities. It is because of their dedication, hard work and passion, that KidSport is able to make it So ALL Kids Can Play!”
– Luke Flegel, Sask Sport Board of Directors Chair