Paul Surprenant is a generous man who is ready to help others. When he retired in 2001, he turned his attention to volunteerism and joined the Carrefour jeunesse emploi de l'Outaouais, where he helps young people enter the workforce. He oversaw the renovation of two Soupe populaire de Hull inc. service centres, as well as the purchase of adjoining lands to erect a new service centre for the less fortunate in his community.