Team of volunteers smiling Volunteer Kamloops

Meet the Team

The heart of our organization

Our Team

Meet the Team

The heart of our organization

Our Team

Meet the Team

The heart of our organization

Our Team

Melisa Dyck

Snow Angels Coordinator

Born and raised in Kamloops Melisa understands the amount of snow it can get. She has a passion for helping where and when she can. She is very passionate about the Snow Angels program and says she has the best volunteers and clients going!

If you are someone in need of assistance or a Volunteer who would like to help.

You can reach out to Melisa at snowangels@volunteerkamloops.org

Melisa Dyck

Link Coordinator

Born and Raised in Kamloops Melisa has a huge heart for the Community,volunteering and working with youth. She has 4 boys who have always kept her on her toes and helped her find her passion in volunteering in non profit programs.Running a nonprofit myself. I understand the struggles that some nonprofits face and the challenges that volunteers may encounter with their busy lifestyles. She works with youth a lot.She loves teaching the youth about giving back to the community in whatever way is possible

You can reach Melisa at program@volunteerkamloops.org.

Nicole Stanchfield

Focus Coordinator

Nicole brings with her a wealth of knowledge and lived experience to celebrate those experiencing mental health and substance use. As a life-long volunteer she understands the benefits of community connection for a wholistic sense of well-being. Nicole has a passion for inclusivity and helping folks feel seen and valued.

Nicole can be reached at focus@volunteerkamloops.org.

Joanne Bonderud

Financial Administrator
(CPA, CGA)

Joanne is the newest addition to the Volunteer Kamloops Team. With her extensive background in accounting, Joanne is an asset to our team’s growth. She is passionate about volunteering and helping non-profits and our organisation grow to their best potential. She is a genius with numbers. Joanne has lived in Kamloops 45 years, and she is a long-time volunteer with Kamloops RCMP Victim Services, BCSPCA Kamloops, and YMCA BC. She loves meeting new people and exploring all the beauty that Kamloops has to offer.

Melisa Dyck

Snow Angels Coordinator

If you are someone in need of assistance or a Volunteer who would like to help.

You can reach out to Melisa at snowangels@volunteerkamloops.org

Melisa Dyck

Link Coordinator

Nicole Stanchfield

Focus Coordinator

Joanne Bonderud

Financial Administrator
(CPA, CGA)

Board of Directors

Terri Hadwin

President

Terri Hadwin is a community leader with a wealth of knowledge of the Kamloops and Thompson Nicola Region area. Born in Kelowna, but moved to Kamloops in her early teens, graduating from Brocklehurst Secondary before moving to the west coast, and returning back to BC Interior years later. Her earlier career path included Early Childhood Education, where she was a pre-school teacher for a brief period of time, then found her passion working in tourism, the arts and non-profit work. She pursued her graduate degree in Tourism Management through Royal Roads University.

She works for the TNRD as the Film Commissioner, she volunteers as Board Member for Chimera Theatre and President for Volunteer Kamloops. Previous volunteer and Board engagement include, BC Alliance for Arts and Culture, Big Sisters, Scouts, Historic Hat Creek Ranch, Thompson Nicola Film Commission, BC Geocaching Association and New Pathways to Gold. Giving back to community is a driving force for her volunteer work.

Terri can be reached at president@volunteerkamloops.org.

Vacant

Vice President

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Secretary

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Leslie Whitmore

Treasurer

Leslie Whitmore, recently joined our team in November as a valuable addition to our administration. Leslie has been a resident of Kamloops for ? years and has a deep passion for our community and its offerings. With a background working with the YMCA, Leslie brings a wealth of knowledge and experience that will greatly contribute to the growth and direction of our program. Her dedication to helping non-profits aligns perfectly with our mission, and we are thrilled to have her on board.

Christopher Graves

Board Of Directors

Chris grew up in the Vancouver and moved to Kamloops in 2022 with his family. He loves the outdoor and participating in many different sports.Anything from Golfing,rugby and snowboarding in the winter.He has brought a fantastic new outlook for what community is all about. Using my leadership and communication skills from years of retail management; He looks forward to contributing my time to make Kamloops an even better place for my family to live and grow.

Valda Roberts

Board of Directors

Born in Dawson Creek BC, Valda went through much of her schooling in Kelowna and attended the University of Guelph in Ontario upon graduation. With a college degree in Voluntary Sector Management, a 40-year career working as a Volunteer Manager in Edmonton’s non-profit and arts sector has led her to bring her skill set to Volunteer Kamloops.

Valda has come back “home”. Being a new resident to the Kamloops area community she along with her husband Dave settles in Cherry Creek on a 20-acre parcel. With a love of the arts and music, she is finding her “tribe” in two choirs in Kamloops. A strong belief, that at the heart of public service is the desire to improve the lives of those we serve (including our family, friends, Neighbours, and the greater community/city) she is also dedicating some time to volunteering at the Kamloops Hospice

David Miller

Board of Directors

Bio Coming Soon…

David Cadena

Board of Directors

David is originally from Quito, Ecuador. He has called Kamloops home since 2019. Drawn to Canada for its welcoming culture and values. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from the Universidad de las Fuerzas Armadas del Ecuador, a Master’s in Industrial Engineering from the Escuela Politécnica del Ecuador, and a Postgraduate degree in International Business from Thompson Rivers University. David enjoys the outdoors, running, cycling, and exploring nature.

He has embraced his new community with warmth and enthusiasm. He is excited to learn more about Kamloops. Always looking for ways to contribute positively through his adaptability, teamwork, and personal experiences. To help with the growth of the community.