Visit with Student Volunteers at Algonquin College
The Governor General met with students involved with Algonquin College’s Volunteer Centre and participated in a round-table discussion about the students’ volunteer experiences.
Wed, 04/13/2016 - 12:00 MCpl Vincent Carbonneau, Rideau Hall GG02-2016-0115-013
The discussion was opened up to students in the audience, who shared their motivation for volunteering as well as the positive impacts it had on their lives.
Wed, 04/13/2016 - 12:00 MCpl Vincent Carbonneau, Rideau Hall GG02-2016-0115-014
Scott Haldane, President and CEO of the Rideau Hall Foundation, participated in the round-table discussion and told students he was encouraged by their many initiatives.
Wed, 04/13/2016 - 12:00 MCpl Vincent Carbonneau, Rideau Hall GG02-2016-0115-016
The Governor General participated in a community project, whereby patients at the Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO) receive hand-written messages from volunteers.
Wed, 04/13/2016 - 12:00 MCpl Vincent Carbonneau, Rideau Hall GG02-2016-0115-020
The Governor General was presented with an honorary Co-Curricular Record, acknowledging his volunteer contributions.
Wed, 04/13/2016 - 12:00 MCpl Vincent Carbonneau, Rideau Hall GG02-2016-0115-023
His Excellency was also welcomed to the School of Hospitality and Tourism, where he thanked culinary students who, from time to time, come to the kitchens of Rideau Hall as part of their training.
Wed, 04/13/2016 - 12:00 MCpl Vincent Carbonneau, Rideau Hall GG02-2016-0115-028