National Volunteer Week runs April 14 to 20, and organizers of the 2024 BC Summer Games figure it’s an ideal time to recruit some well-meaning, like-minded helpers for the July sporting event coming to Maple Ridge.
Volunteers are integral to the well-being of the community, and likewise they’re imperative to the Games, which run July 17 to 21, said president Laura Butler.
“Maple Ridge’s volunteers bring their skills, expertise, and passion to every aspect of life in our community. From sports to the arts, faith organizations, service clubs and charity organizations, there’s no one in our community that’s not enriched by the investment in time that local volunteers make in Maple Ridge,” Butler said.
The Games will be no exception, needing more than 2,500 volunteers to make it all possible, noted committee director Heidi Einhorn.
“The Maple Ridge 2024 BC Summer Games Society volunteer recruitment drive is now live at www.bcsummergames.ca for both game time and planning positions. Sports enthusiast? Community advocate? Just looking for fun things to do? Whatever your skill set, if you’re interested in volunteering, we have a spot for you,”Einhorn explained.
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“There is a huge variety of roles that we need to fill to create ‘Team Maple Ridge.’ From food service to accommodation, transportation, warehousing to events and marketing, there’s a place for all ages and abilities to bring your passion to this incredible event,” she elaborated.
Maple Ridge will host 2,782 athletes, 566 coaches, and 375 officials from across B.C.
“For five days in July, all of us who are volunteers will surround these athletes, coaches and officials to ensure that they have an incredible athletic competition and that when they head home, they remember the kindness and hospitality of all the volunteers,” said Einhorn.
Those interested in helping can look for Games recruitment team out in the community during the next couple of months, including at the 2024 Ridge Meadows Home Show from May 3 to 5. Similarly, anyone interested in being a volunteer for the Maple Ridge 2024 BC Summer Games can go online.
“I know, from personal experience, the tight bond that’s formed when you come together with neighbours to put on an event like the BC Summer Games,” Butler added. “I think that ‘Team Maple Ridge’ will be one of the great legacies of this event. As we celebrate National Volunteer Week, please join us in delivering and incredible Maple Ridge 2024 BC Summer Games experience.”
National Volunteer Week, happening April 14 through 20, is a time to celebrate the integral contributions that volunteers make to the well-being of our communities. The 2024 theme ‘Every Moment Matters’ highlights exactly that sentiment, from the moment a volunteer commits their time, to all they do – every moment they give to an organization makes a difference, Butler said.
“On behalf of our society, we’d like to say thank you to all the volunteers in our community for making Maple Ridge great,” she concluded.
For more information go to www.bcgames.org.
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