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Bell volunteers stand tall in the service of so many causes, like employee Pierre Hétu, who gives generously of his time to the Canadian Ski Patrol. In 2005, Bell volunteers gave more than 318,000 hours of their time to charities-work valued at more than $5 million to the organizations they served.
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When the Canadian Ski Patrol came to the aid of Pierre Hétu's son, Pierre was impressed by their professionalism and team spirit - so impressed that he volunteered for the patrol's 13-week first aid training and certification program.
Today Pierre, a Senior Advisor in Bell Corporate Security, is assisting others on the slopes as a First Responder. He loves the highs of helping others in need. "It's personally satisfying to see someone come back to the ski hill after an accident, fully recovered, and recognize the part you played in their rescue effort," says Pierre. "Volunteering gives back ten-fold what you put in."
That's why Canadians continue to give generously of their time to a wide variety of causes. Bell employees are no exception. And the company supports them through the Employee Giving Program, providing grants to eligible registered charities where Bell employees volunteer. During 2005, Bell volunteers gave more than 318,000 hours to hundreds of causes - work valued at more than $5 million to the organizations they served.. The Canadian Ski Patrol with whom Pierre volunteers purchased essential first aid supplies and additional radios for the patrollers with their grant from Bell. A win-win for him and the organization he so admires.
