Dauphin’s Gerald Thiele is a Ducks Unlimited Canada Volunteer of the Year in Manitoba.
In a release, the organization says he is an ambassador who helps raise critical funds for wetland conservation through DUC’s annual fundraising dinner and auction in Dauphin. Noting Thiele believes strongly in educating the next generation about the importance of conservation and has helped his DUC volunteer committee establish a bursary for local high school students enrolling in post-secondary studies related to environmental sciences.
Brad Porath, the manager of events and volunteer relations for DUC in Manitoba, says Thiele is one of the hardest working volunteers, and he puts in the time to do whatever is needed for their fundraising dinners.
“Water conservation is an important issue now and will be in the future,” says Thiele. “Canada is blessed with an abundance of fresh water that needs to be protected. I volunteer for Ducks Unlimited Canada because they have the staff and the knowledge to play an important role in protecting this resource.”
Thiele has volunteered with DUC for 21 years.
April 7th to the 13th is National Volunteer Week. The organization says it’s an opportunity to recognize people like Thiele who share their time and talents to help make a difference in their community.
DUC is supported by more than 5,600 volunteers across the country. This includes more than 760 in Manitoba.
