Richard LeDuc won the Wisconsin Representatives of Activity Professionals (WRAP) Volunteer of the Year Award for 2015. Richard is a volunteer at Pine Crest Nursing Home. His volunteer experiences at Pine Crest include taking care of the resident patio by getting the beds ready, planting and caring for them throughout the summer.
He assists taking residents out on picnics by trailering all the wheel chairs and picnic items to the picnic site, grilling the food and socializing with the residents to ensure they all have a great time. He helps in the resident dining room by serving the soup and salad bar and beverages. He also volunteers by helping residents learn the computer if they desire and he helps with special events like the Oktoberfest and the Ice Cream Social at Pine Crest.
He was presented this award at the WRAP Conference’s banquet on Sept. 17. Pictured are Richard LeDuc and Jean Curtis, Recreation Director. Richard was nominated by Pine Crest Nursing Home Recreation Director Jean Curtis, Pine Crest Administrator Lisa Gervais, and the Pine Crest residents.