Do Some Good

Monique Giles's Profile

Volunteers are some of the most selfless people I've met. They are the backbone to a community, large or small. I work for a company that not only supports, but encourages volunteerism. I'm so lucky to work for an organization that sees the importance of making meaningful community impact.

Powell River, British ColumbiaFirst Insurance Agencies | The Co-operators

Causes

Animal Welfare
Arts & Culture
Community and Economic Development
Disease and Medical Research
Education
Environment
Family Care
Financial Literacy
Gender Issues
Housing and Homelessness
Human Rights
Mental Health
Poverty
Youth Development

Skills

Advocacy
Animal Care
Coaching & Mentorship
Communication
Event Coordination
Finance
Fundraising
General Labour
Leadership & Management
Public Relations
Social Media
Transportation

Concession Table
First Credit Union
Impact: Spread the joy that is popcorn and candy!
Popcorn Chef
First Credit Union
Impact: Help spread the joy that is popcorn!
PR Food Bank Support (Powell River)
Powell River Food Bank
Impact: Support the PR Food Bank with their annual cleanup!
3.0 hrs
SPCA: Weeding & Mulching
First Credit Union Community Impact Day
Impact: Help maintain the property to support the SPCA!
1.0 hrs
General Volunteerism
First Credit Union and Insurance Community Investment Fund
2.0 hrs
Poster Distribution
ORCA Bus Powell River
Impact: Connect parents with early learning resources
17.5 hrs
Crochet toques for the maternity ward
Powell River General Hospital
Skills
Entrepreneurship
2.0 hrs
Member of '100 Women Who Care'
100+ Women Who Care | Powell River
Impact: Be a part of something awesome! Join 100+ women in Powell River and create powerful change in our community!
Endorsed Skills
Fundraising
Advocacy
Communication
21.0 hrs
50/50 Sales
Powell River Kings Junior A Hockey Team

Volunteer History

0.5 hrs
Jump started someone's car
Informal Volunteering
What motivated me: I pulled up to River City and noticed a young man who was looking under his hood. He told me his car wouldn't start, and I have jumper cables in my trunk, so I helped him get his car started.
Skills
General Labour
1.5 hrs
Committee Member
Secret Santa (Powell River, BC)
Skills
Event Coordination
Finance
Fundraising
0.5 hrs
Popcorn
First Credit Union
Impact: Popping and bagging popcorn to sell at the concession
1.0 hrs
Concession
First Credit Union
Impact: Help run the concession and support United Way/Volunteer PR by passing on the profits.
10.0 hrs
2017 Christmas Party Planning Committee
Informal Volunteering
Skills
Leadership & Management
Event Coordination
3.0 hrs
PR Therapeutic Riding: Work Party
Community Impact Day: Powell River
Impact: Help maintain the grounds for the horses and riders.
9.0 hrs
variety of volunteer positions
PRISMA Festival
Impact: your services are essential to the smooth running of this wonderful community event
1/1 hrs pledged
Canada150: Powell River Community Investment Fund Committee Member
First Credit Union and Insurance Community Investment Fund
Impact: Choose recipient of 2017 Powell River Community Investment Fund
2.0 hrs
Wrapped Gifts
Secret Santa (Powell River, BC)
Skills
Finance
Fundraising
8.0 hrs
Dafodil Campaign
Canadian Cancer Society
Skills
Event Coordination
Marketing
Finance
3.0 hrs
Sold raffle basket tickes for Success by 6
First Credit Union & Insurance - Internal Volunteerism
4.0 hrs
Bake Sale
Informal Volunteering
What motivated me: My mom's friend was diagnosed with 2 types of lymphoma. I held a bake sale to help her family with their added costs. I'm happy to say, she is now cancer free!
Skills
Entrepreneurship
Event Coordination
48.0 hrs
Side Walker & Horse Handler
Powell River Therapeutic Riding Association
Endorsed Skills
Animal Care
2.0 hrs
Garbage Pick Up
First Credit Union & Insurance - Internal Volunteerism
4.0 hrs
Movie Under the Stars
First Credit Union & Insurance - Internal Volunteerism
45.0 hrs
Christmas Committee
First Credit Union & Insurance - Internal Volunteerism
Skills
Event Coordination
Finance
3.0 hrs
Evergreen Extended Care Unit
First Credit Union Community Impact Day
Skills
Senior Care
4.0 hrs
Coldest Night of the Year
Salvation Army Powell River
Skills
Fundraising
Social Media
Shaved head to donate hair & raised $10,000.00
Canadian Cancer Society
Skills
Fundraising
Social Media