Volunteers are a vital part of a successful festival.

Article for August 2025

South Okanagan Similkameen Community Connections Volunteer Centre

Prepared by Laura Turnbull

Board Chairperson

These are the lazy, hazy days of summer and many of us are enjoying quiet

times at the beach. Others are taking advantage of the many festivals going on in our communities. Have you thought about the many volunteers it takes to put on one of the festivals? Ticket takers, garbage clean up crews, parking attendants, hosts, and concession helpers are just a few of the many teams of volunteers that help make each festival a success. These tireless workers help to make the event run smoothly and are a wealth of information about our community.

Volunteers are great spokespersons for the community. They know where

various restaurants are located, the route to the hospital, and how to find a great

veterinarian for your cat or dog! Sounds like fun, doesn’t it? Volunteering is a wonderful way of meeting people from across Canada, being introduced to people with similar interests, and giving back to the community. Some people volunteer to building up their resume, while others choose to fill time. Whatever your reason for volunteering, you will have a great time and make the summer of 2025 a great one!

If I have piqued an interest in volunteering for you, I invite you to contact the

South Okanagan Similkameen Community Connections Volunteer Centre and speak to our Executive Director, Subrina Monteith.

She can be reached at: 1-888-576-5661.

info@volunteercentre.info or check out the website: http://www.volunteercentre.info.

She would love to hear from you.

Please consider making volunteerism part of your summer activities. You won’t

regret it!