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RCMP Press Release - The RCMP benefits from the assistance of more than 75, 000 dedicated volunteers who work with the RCMP throughout the country. The RCMP has released a poster for International Volunteer Day - December 5th - to all its detachments, community policing offices, and Victim Services offices, saluting all RCMP Volunteers.

“The RCMP is extremely proud of its volunteers,” says A/Commr Darrell LaFosse, in charge of provincial and territorial policing for the RCMP, “and deeply appreciates the many services they provide alongside our regular members in communities across the country. This special poster recognizes the diversity of volunteers, who are so highly valued by the RCMP.”
The International Volunteer Day poster says ‘Thank You’ to volunteers in 12 of Canada’s most commonly used languages as per the 2001 Census, including both official languages and two of the most commonly spoken Aboriginal languages. The poster also features actual RCMP Volunteers who have offered their time to represent the RCMP and to support policing services.

“We Salute our RCMP Volunteers,” continues A/Commr LaFosse. “We thank each and every volunteer for their time and effort in collectively meeting our goal of Safe Homes and Safe Communities.”

International Volunteer Day takes place on December 5th each year and is officially recognized by the United Nations as a day on which volunteers around the world are celebrated for their contributions and dedication.