Courtesy of Cariboo RD Area 'B' Director Heloise Dixon-Warren:
The communities of Bouchie Lake and Parkland are working together to celebrate volunteerism and plan appreciation events during National Volunteer Week (April 21-27th). Volunteerism is the heart of rural communities and having a strong volunteer base is a key component of having a healthy community with strong neighbourhoods. Volunteers assist in so many ways – they are involved in program development, facility management, fire protection, creation of trail systems, neighbourhood safety, working with youth, advocating for students, establishing policies, cleaning up roads and public sites, and organizing community events, just to name a few.
At the March 22, 2013 Cariboo Regional District Board of Directors meeting the board approved the allocation of up to $2000.00 from the Electoral Area B Special Projects Fund. Funds are to support NVW (National Volunteer Week) events, for the purchase of promotional materials and celebratory items.
The events are being supported by the Parkland and Bouchie Lake Recreation Commissions and Community Associations through the hiring of an Event / Volunteer Co-ordinator and through the provision of the facilities to host the events. Our newly hired co-ordinator will work to develop a Volunteer Manual and Database, Event Sponsorship Package, promotional campaign, and assist with co-ordinating the events.
The Parkland and Bouchie Lake communities extend a hearty welcome to ALL volunteers within the greater community to come on out, get involved, and participate in these events. There are many ways to participate – you let us know what interests you, a short term or ongoing project or at the grass roots level by assisting with organizing the events. Information on these events is available on the “Bouchie Lake-Parkland Volunteer Appreciation” Facebook site by clicking here
For additional information, please contact:
Terri Bahi, Volunteer / Event Co-ordinator - 250.992.0900 or tbahi@msn.com
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