VOLUNTEERS FOR COMMUNITY
We coordinate and refer approximately 175 volunteers to 38 non-profit community programs and events throughout the year, providing opportunities for all ages of volunteers!
IN-HOUSE COMMUNITY PROGRAMMING
Volunteer Terrace also delivers volunteer-based programming to support the community of Terrace, including programs for seniors, youth, other non-profit organizations and Restorative Justice.
SUPPORT FOR OTHER NON-PROFITS
We support other non-profits with program assessments and evaluations as well as volunteer recruitment and resources.
Meet The Board
+ Kam Siemens
Kam Siemens is the Treasurer for Volunteer Terrace. Born in Punjab, India, Kam Siemens grew up in Northern BC and truly understands the diversity and complexity of smaller communities. Kam started her career in the financial services industry in 1996, and started her own financial planning practice with IG Wealth Management in 2004.
Kam is passionate about educating, enriching and empowering the people she serves. She continues to grow her practice through a holistic approach to their financial future. Volunteerism is important to Kam, and she supports many other organisations within Terrace.
+ Andrew Roth
Andrew Roth is the Board Chair for Volunteer Terrace. Andrew is a Professional Engineer and Team Lead with Tetra Tech Canada Inc.. Andrew has been a volunteer with Big Brothers Big Sisters for Canada for 10 years. He is actively volunteering with Engineers and Geoscientists BC, Northern BC.
Andrew is passionate about youth mentorship.
+ Rachel Caira
Rachel Caira is the Secretary for Volunteer Terrace. Rachel has worked for Triton Environmental Consultants Ltd. since 2013 and is currently the Operations Manager for their Terrace, Kitimat, and Prince Rupert offices. She has volunteered for a wide variety of organizations over the years, including the Canadian Cancer Society, the War Amps, the SPCA, and the Northern Lights Wildlife Society. More recently in Terrace Rachel has been volunteering with NARA, as well as with the Better At Home Friendly Visitor Program and the Snow Angels Program.
+ Steve Sharron
Steve is a fisheries biologist at Ecofish Research and has lived in Terrace since 2015. The wide range of outdoor activities and the diversity in the community have kept him here in Terrace. After working as a volunteer on the ground and seeing how important Volunteer Terrace is to the community, he joined the board in 2023 to help the organization continue on its path of success.
Staff Members
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
+ Tracey Davidson
Tracey has been working at Volunteer Terrace for 10 years, in the role of Executive Director for 9 of those 10. Tracey was born and raised in North Vancouver.
Tracey moved to Terrace, with her daughter Grace, from North Vancouver where she worked as a retail manager in West Vancouver, she also volunteered all over North and West Vancouver for a variety of nonprofits, including being a volunteer manager and recruiter for the 2010 Legacy Now, a provincial initiative recruiting just over 500 volunteers for special events and venues in North and West Vancouver during the 2010 Olympics.
Tracey has been a Restorative Justice Facilitator for the past 11 years, was a board member for Volunteer BC, a board member for Terrace Riverboat Days Society.
Tracey enjoys working with many community partners and the public in Terrace and the outlying communities.
tracey.d@volunteerterrace.com
YOUTH LEADERSHIP PROGRAM DIRECTOR
+ Shochoy Fray
Shochoy has worked in the Non-Profit world since 2017, in Ontario where he moved from. He has worked consistently with youth organizations, and other organizations that aid with the prevention of incarceration and recidivism among at-risk and recently released people in the black community.
His interest in this line of work comes from wanting to show young people who look, talk and come from where he comes from, that there is more to life and that the world is full of endless opportunities. He loves inspiring the future of youth and seeing them full of potential.
Within Volunteer Terrace, Shochoy’s goals are to have the young people in our community feel valued and seen. This is only just the beginning, and we look forward to showing him around his new home.
shochoy.f@volunteerterrace.com
RESTORATIVE JUSTICE PROGRAM DIRECTOR
+ Alex Blum-Walker
Alex moved to Terrace from Smithers 5 years ago and comes to the Terrace Restorative Justice Team with a wide variety of experience both through his career and volunteerism. Alex currently works for Community Living BC as a Facilitator after having worked as an Employment and Assistance Worker for the Ministry of Social Development and Poverty Reduction, a Case Manager for Work BC, and a Community Housing Program Manager for a local service provider to adults with intellectual disabilities. Alex has spent his time since graduating from UNBC in Prince George gaining valuable experience working with underprivileged and overrepresented demographics in the justice system. Having worked with youth and adults with substance use issues, mental health struggles, and intellectual disabilities, Alex has gained experience that proves invaluable for his position as Restorative Justice Program Director.
In addition to his diverse career, Alex has been volunteering extensively with local and surrounding Special Olympic programs. Alex is currently the Local Coordinator for Special Olympics in Terrace, taking over the position shortly after moving to Terrace from Smithers where he was on the executive committee there as the Volunteer Coordinator.
“I owe a lot of my career and the opportunities I have had to Special Olympics because I originally went to university to study Environmental Studies. When I finished University, I had a lot of free time so I was looking for a meaningful way I could help my community and I stumbled on the local Special Olympics group. I was quickly hooked and the experience and growth I have been through as a coach and organizer for Special Olympics has given me the confidence to look at the social work field more realistically as a career. I am happy with the choice I made, and plan to continue to volunteer with Special Olympics long into the future.”
Alex was recently a planning committee member for the 2023 Provincial Restorative Justice Symposium that was held in Richmond in June. This symposium brought together people from not only British Columbia, but from California, Washington, and Maryland as well.
In addition to working for CLBC and Volunteer Terrace, volunteering with Special Olympics and Restorative Justice Association of BC, Alex also sits on the Board of Directors for Volunteer BC, an provincial organization that aims to assist and promote volunteerism across the province.
Alex connects with the values and ideas of Restorative Justice extensively after seeing how often people fall through the cracks of different systems, be it judicial, societal, or governmental. Alex is always looking for new and exciting ways to help people, and when given the opportunity to bring his perspective and experience to this role, he jumped on it. Alex looks forward to being able to grow the Restorative Justice program in Terrace.
alexander.b@terracerj.ca
SENIORS COMMUNITY CONNECTOR
+ Elias McMillan
Eli has always had great respect and interest in helping all people improve their quality of life through education, communication and utilizing local social support. He enjoys meeting people and connecting them to events, social activities and like-minded groups, improving their quality of life and mental health.
He has experiences with many essential service providers within the Terrace area since 2017. In various fields such as, homelessness, employment, outreach and medical advocacy.
His goals within Volunteer Terrace is to develop future ongoing projects for Seniors to continue their hobbies, crafts, clubs, exercise and social gatherings in the community.
eli.m@volunteerterrace.com
SENIORS PROGRAM DIRECTOR
+ Carol Leclerc
Carol has spent 25 years with Coast Mountain School District, working closely to support new and current employees.
What drew her to this role was was the importance that all seniors can maintain their independence as long as possible, be treated with respect, and be supported. She wants to listen to clues as to where services may be missing, are there other things in Terrace that can be developed or incorporated for seniors.
Carol wants to work towards seniors’ needs being met. How can Volunteer Terrace’s programs be developed for seniors to ensure Terrace has a healthy and inclusive seniors’ community.
Within Volunteer Terrace, Carol’s goals are to continue taking courses that are relevant to her position. She wants to make sure seniors needs are being met, and continue developing Volunteer Terrace’s programs to meet those needs.
carol.l@volunteerterrace.com
ADMINISTRATION AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT SUPPORT
+ Grace Davidson
Grace is our Administration and Community Engagement Support. She has lived in Terrace with her mom, Tracey. Grace enjoys listening and playing music as it gives her peace and she always feels like she is learning from it.
Grace has been volunteering for over 10 years and is passionate about the diverse opportunities that are possible. She aids future volunteers with looking for opportunities within the community.
She supports the Seniors Programs, the Terrace Restorative Justice Program and the Youth Leadership Program with anything that they need. She has always been interested in learning new things and opening her range of education.
ace@volunteerterrace.com
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