Islanders volunteer through Engage PEI; more openings available

Islanders interested in helping their communities and neighbours chose to volunteer with the provincial government this month through Engage PEI, and there are other vacancies available for others wanting to get involved.

In December, 30 people were appointed to eight government agencies, boards, and commissions. Engage PEI is also recruiting for the Health PEI Board of Directors and the Learning Partners Advisory Council; visit www.princeedwardisland.ca/engagepei-vacancies to view these and other opportunities.

“Engage PEI has helped hundreds of Islanders find a role in public affairs by volunteering on provincial government boards,” Premier Wade MacLauchlan said. “One of those things that make our Island mighty is the willingness of so many Islanders to step forward and work together to make our province a better place to live, work, and prosper.”

Engage PEI helps Islanders apply to volunteer on more than 70 government boards. Between 10 and 20 vacant positions become available each month.

Some vacancies require specific skill sets, so Islanders should regularly check for openings that suit their experience or interests. To ensure you are considered when a vacancy becomes available, you can submit an application in advance at www.princeedwardisland.ca/engagepei.

 

Media contact:

Mary Moszynski

mamoszynski@gov.pe.ca

Backgrounder

Below are the 30 people appointed or reappointed by cabinet to eight agencies, boards, and commissions in December, and their community of residence.

Housing Supply Task Force

John Horrelt                            Stratford

Karen Brodeur                        Dartmouth                

Robert Haggis                        Mount Stewart

Terry Hennessey                        Stratford

Bruce MacDougall                        Summerside

Christina MacLeod                        Charlottetown

Island Waste Management Corporation

Brenda Phillips                        Summerside

Ronald MacWilliams                    West Cape

John Reddin                            Charlottetown

Michael Fitzpatrick                        York

(re-appointment)

Mental Health Review Board

E. Scott Burke                        Charlottetown

Shelly Higgins                        Charlottetown

Dr. Mark Triantafillou (reappointment)            Charlottetown

Juanita Gallant                        O’Leary

David W. Hooley, Q.C.                    Charlottetown

Dr. Robert Jay (reappointment)                Stratford

Thomas Keeler                        Charlottetown

Prince Edward Island Marketing Council

Kathy MacDonald                        New Glasgow

(re-appointment)

Steven Reeves                        Freetown

(re-appointment)

David Harris                            O’Leary

(re-appointment)

Provincial Apprenticeship Board

Craig Roche                            Johnston’s River

Christopher Lea                        Vernon River

Victim Services Advisory Committee

Jeannine Carver                        Darnley

Cindy Banks                            East Royalty

Kerrilee MacConnell                    Charlottetown

Workers Compensation Board

Gail Ellis                            Summerside

Youth Futures Council

Daren B. Knockwood                    Scotchfort

Emma Drake                            Morell

Vivian Huang                            Charlottetown

Olivia Batten                            Alberton