National Volunteer Week 2026

April 23, 2026

In 2025, CanBoat / NautiSavoir awarded six hundred ninety-five (695) Volunteer Certificates (Merit Marks). Since each certificate accounts for at least 20 hours of work, the organization could count 13,900 hours towards promoting boating safety. We also know that many volunteers contribute much more than twenty hours to support our mission. 

Some volunteers have reached their twentieth year of service and are now lifetime members of CanBoat / NautiSavoir. This year, several volunteers received their first certificate. We can take heart in this indication that the next generation is stepping up. Additionally, some volunteers contributed fewer than 20 hours, which does not qualify them for a certificate. These volunteers and their hours also contribute to serving the mission.

The theme for this year’s National Volunteer Week is “Volunteers Make Waves.” One of those waves is CanBoat / NautiSavoir.

Congratulations and heartfelt thanks to all our volunteers.

Sincerely, 
Lise Blais Huot, SN
Chair of the Board

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