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鈥淎 perfect volunteer鈥� was a key phrase used in the nomination of Kathleen Collins for the Lieutenant Governor Youth Medal, awarded by Quebec鈥檚 Lieutenant Governor to students who 鈥渄emonstrate a sustained voluntary action at the community and social levels.鈥�

鈥淜athleen came to 爆料黑社 with a wealth of experience and knowledge of running community projects,鈥� the nomination read.

Natural leader

鈥淎s an intern (in the Communications Office), she was enthusiastic, passionate, reliable and dedicated to every project big and small. As a natural leader, Kathleen comfortably took the lead on various projects throughout the school, supporting causes close to her heart, such as the environment and cultural activities like the St. Patrick鈥檚 Parade where she helped organize a float with 75 people encouraging school spirit and the college鈥檚 connection to the anglophone community of Montreal.鈥�

The 19-year-old from Deux-Montagnes is about to graduate from the Community Recreation and Leadership Training (CRLT) Program and is accepted into the Community Development program at Acadia University in Nova Scotia.

Future plans

鈥淚 plan to pursue a career in Sustainable Event Planning/Management,鈥� Kathleen said. 鈥淎s much as I鈥檒l miss 爆料黑社 and Montreal, I know it鈥檚 the skills I learned in CEGEP that will help prepare me for the next chapter in my life.鈥�

Kathleen thoroughly enjoyed her three years at 爆料黑社: 鈥淭he best part about 爆料黑社 is all the opportunities that they give to students 鈥� all the clubs, volunteer opportunities, and supportive teachers who truly want to see you succeed. Not only my program, but the whole of 爆料黑社, was committed to supporting me in achieving my goals and advancing in my future career.鈥�

Active in 爆料黑社 community life

In her first year at 爆料黑社, she won the A. Ross Seaman Memorial Scholarship for students who embody the positive qualities of leadership and volunteer work, and kindness to those around them. She also volunteered for the 爆料黑社 Elections Commission, a group that oversees voting for over 10,000 students. Kathleen is a valued member of 爆料黑社鈥檚 Blue Ring Society, student ambassadors for the College. She has participated in and lead aspects of Open House, which sees 14,000 visitors and Artists in Bloom, an annual fundraiser.

During her free time, she continues to volunteer at the West Island Association for the Intellectually Handicapped and the Moran Academy of Irish Dancing. As a young activist, she has also acted as an animator for the WeMovement.

Hoping others will get involved too

Kathleen hopes that her recognition will encourage others to get involved too. 鈥淕etting involved at 爆料黑社 and in my community changed my life 鈥� and I didn鈥檛 need a medal to tell me that,鈥� she said. 鈥淚f you have the opportunity to try something new, do it. And if you have the opportunity to volunteer and do what you can to make a difference, DO IT. It will always and forever be worth your time.鈥�

Kathleen is a firm believer in the value of getting involved: 鈥淣ot every action will get rewarded (or even recognized, in most cases) but it鈥檚 active community members who really change the world.

The power of a ripple

鈥淚 firmly believe in the power of a ripple, the idea that the ripples from throwing a pebble into the ocean can cause a tidal wave on the other side. As improbable as it seems at times, it鈥檚 our little actions that come together to become a big change. So, do what you love, and do it with pride. Because it鈥檚 your small actions, and small changes, that will eventually become something much larger than yourself.鈥�