{"id":6772,"date":"2019-04-23T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2019-04-23T04:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gridalt.wpenginepowered.com\/the-current\/grid-ie-salutes-top-volunteers-volunteer-appreciation-event\/"},"modified":"2026-09-16T16:57:53","modified_gmt":"2026-09-16T20:57:53","slug":"grid-ie-salutes-top-volunteers-volunteer-appreciation-event","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/live-grid-wp.pantheonsite.io\/es\/the-current\/grid-ie-salutes-top-volunteers-volunteer-appreciation-event\/","title":{"rendered":"GRID IE Salutes Top Volunteers at the Volunteer Appreciation Event"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>GRID Alternatives&#8217; unique program model leans on the generous help of volunteers who serve our clients and community. Each year, GRID Alternatives Inland Empire (GRID IE) recognizes its volunteers and trainees at a special event. GRID IE recently held its annual Volunteer Appreciation Day on March 28. The Workforce and Volunteer team hosted the event, which was a fun-filled party atmosphere that included interactive games, raffle prizes, refreshments and a recognition ceremony. \u201cWe are very thankful to our many volunteers and trainees who support GRID\u2019s work by dedicating hours of their time,\u201d said Workforce and Volunteer Program Specialist Sandra Romero.<\/p>\n<p>This year\u2019s honorees included:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Brian Johnson-Attin, 136 volunteer hours<\/li>\n<li>Elias Islas, 136 volunteer hours<\/li>\n<li>Juan Alonso, 152 volunteer hours<\/li>\n<li>The \u201cVolunteer of the Year\u201d recipient was Zachary Cain with 194 volunteer hours<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Workforce and Volunteer Manager Cindy Corrales shared a very poignant story of a special volunteer who she recognized as an \u2018Honorary Volunteer of the Year,\u2019 who sadly lost his life earlier this year in a tragic car accident. Zulfiqar Chaudhry was a dedicated GRID volunteer and team leader for over five years and later became eligible to receive a no cost solar system when he and his family moved into a new home. Zulfiqar accumulated an impressive 712 volunteer hours. He will remembered for his hard work and years of dedicated service to GRID. His name has also been added to a list of top volunteers showcased and framed on the wall at GRID IE\u2019s office.<\/p>\n<p>GRID is a springboard to future solar careers for thousands of volunteers and job trainees. 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