Airdrie & District Victim Assistance Society (ADVAS) is a non-profit, volunteer based organization that provides 24 hour crisis response and support to victims of crime and/or tragedy through the RCMP. Supported and operated within the Airdrie RCMP Detachment, ADVAS assists individuals within the Airdrie and Beiseker Detachments and surrounding districts.
Volunteer Appreciation
The first E-Learning graduates for Airdrie and District Victims Assistance Society received their certification from the Justice Institute of British Columbia to complete the required Alberta Solicitor General training. From left to right, Lauren - victim advocate, Stephanie - victim advocate and Ashley, volunteer coordinator.
Ashley Sinclair (right) presented Rhonda Fisher with the annual Golden Heart Award at the November 19, 2011 ADVAS Christmas party. This award is presented in memory of Marlene Le Blanc who served as a volunteer and staff member of ADVAS. The Golden Heart honors a volunteer for his/her outstanding selfless efforts to reach out to victims and is nominated by the advocates of the Society. Rhonda has won the Golden heart three times since 2007.