VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR

 

      Wayne Mullins: nominated by Barrington Ground Search and Rescue

Wayne has been a member of the Barrington Ground Search and Rescue Team since it was first formed in 1986. During that time he has served as secretary / treasurer, training officer and first aid instructor. Wayne has taken part in numerous lost person incidents throughout Shelburne County and also volunteered his services during the Swiss Air disaster in Peggy’s Cove in 1998.

In 2001, Wayne was certified to instruct for St. John’s Ambulance First Aid courses. He volunteers his time to instruct first aid training to high school students through a program known as Heart Smart. High school students are able to receive Emergency and Standard First Aid, free of charge, through this program.

Wayne is a member of the Shelburne County Fish and Game Association and served as secretary in 2001 / 2002.

Listed are some of the awards and recognition Wayne has received:

2009 NS Dept. Natural Resources Instructor of the Year

2007 Nova Scotia Teachers Union Long Time Service Award

2001 International Year of Volunteer Government of Canada National Search and Rescue Secretariat Award

2000 Certificate of Appreciation Canadian Firearms Centre

1990 Certificate of Appreciation Boy Scouts of Canada

Wayne is a valued volunteer in our community and we thank him for that.

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HALIFAX - APRIL 4, 2011