Local Volunteers Honored At “Emotional” Appreciation Evening

In a previous article, Saint Lucia’s volunteers were described as “unsung.” However, at least once every year, the contributions of these selfless individuals are honored at the annual Volunteer Appreciation Evening, held on Saturday, December 7th. This year, the gathering took place at the Finance Administrative Center at Pointe Seraphine, where volunteers from various chapters of Volunteers Saint Lucia, across the country, came together to reflect on a year of service. The semi-formal event was a night of strong emotions, with moments of both laughter and tears. The occasion featured various dignitaries, including Venezuelan Ambassador to Saint Lucia, Her Excellency Lieff Escalona. This has been an eventful year for Saint Lucia’s volunteers. With events of international significance, such as the T20 World Cup, Caribbean Premier League, and Julien Alfred’s homecoming, their influence on the success of these gatherings, though often uncelebrated, was certainly felt by organisers and attendees alike. During the evening, volunteers honored the life and legacy of Kurlyn George, one of the founding members of Volunteers Saint Lucia, who recently passed away. Attendees took time to reminisce about the stalwart’s contribution to her community, chapter, and country in general. George’s unrelenting spirit and her spiritual convictions were highlighted...