Viola Adie has spent 15 years of her life dedicated to the RCMP Victim Services program as well as a number of other volunteer positions.
This includes spots like the Greentree School reading program as well as participation in the Christmas Shoe Box program and Morrin School graduate grand march.
“It’s just in my heart and soul I guess,” said Adie.
Her favourite part of volunteering involves the better treatment of people and their success.
“With Victim Services there is a lot of people that we have helped over the years whether it’s through tragedy or domestic [violence],” said Adie. “I’ve worked with some of the most dedicated RCMP officers and Victim Services advocates.”
The program focuses on mitigating the impact of crime and trauma a victim and their families have endured, enhance their current safety, increase the victim level of participation in the criminal justice system and prepare them for court proceedings.
When asked if she has ever thought about quitting, she simply focused on the positive.
“I have had some cases that have stayed with me for a long time but at the same time you know that you have really helped people at that point,” said Adie.
Adie recommends volunteerism of any kind.
“I would say go for it, that’s where it’s all at,” said Adie. “You have to do it with kindness and compassion and a sense of helping people. There is so many things that people can volunteer for and it’s so needed whether it’s for the young people or the old people. There is lots of places volunteers are of great importance.”
