by Liam Embury | Jul 10, 2025 | Featured News, News, People of Parkgate
From Camp Kid to Community Connector: Meet Alex She remembers being eight years old, scrambling up the rock-climbing wall at summer camp. Back then, Parkgate was a place to play. Now, it’s a place of purpose, both for Alex and the seniors she supports in her role...
by Liam Embury | Jun 9, 2025 | Featured News, News, Volunteer Spotlight
Volunteer Spotlight: Jaimee Dominique Garcia Jaimee is a student at Seycove Secondary who has found more than just a way to earn hours through volunteering; she’s found connection, confidence, and a sense of belonging at Parkgate Society. Originally from the...
by Liam Embury | Jun 1, 2025 | Featured News, News, Volunteer Spotlight
Volunteer Spotlight: Cameron Lewis Cameron, a student at Seycove Secondary, brings heart, humour, and a genuine drive to make a difference in everything he does. Whether tutoring classmates in math, chemistry, and physics or lending a hand at Parkgate Society’s youth...
by Liam Embury | May 26, 2025 | Featured News, News, Volunteer Spotlight
Volunteer Spotlight: Sean Slinn For Sean, volunteering at Parkgate Society isn’t just about giving back, it’s about coming full circle. Once a participant in Parkgate’s school-age care and summer camp programs, he’s now the one helping shape those same experiences for...
by Liam Embury | May 18, 2025 | Featured News, News, Volunteer Spotlight
Volunteer Spotlight: Morley Lertzman At 95 years old, Morley is still going strong and giving back. A retired doctor and professor of medicine, Morley moved to North Vancouver from Winnipeg in 2002 and quickly found connection and purpose at Parkgate Society. “I...
by Liam Embury | May 12, 2025 | Featured News, News, Volunteer Spotlight
Volunteer Spotlight: Xaviera Ogilvie At just 13 years old, Xaviera is already making a big impression at Parkgate Society. A former participant in Camp Adventurers, art programs, and after-school care, she’s now giving back as a volunteer—bringing energy, empathy, and...
