Mr. William Martens

  • Ruthven, Ontario

Sovereign's Medal for Volunteers

    • Awarded on: February 23, 2012

    WILLIAM MARTENS
    Leamington, Ontario

    William Martens has volunteered since 1963 in various spheres of activity. For over 20 years, he has supported the Mennonite Church as they helped hundreds of refugees come to Canada and integrate into Canadian society. He has also volunteered for the Canadian Food Grains Bank Growing Committee and the Mobile Meat Canner, a project that aims to feed the most vulnerable people in the world. He taught English in Africa for many years and spent 20 years directing a youth chess club. A man of multiple talents, Mr. Martens is always ready to go the extra mile to help those in need.