by Lillian VanGenderen, Volunteer Coordinator
Hello!
It’s April, and the best part of this month is celebrating our volunteers (plans are underway)! April 16 to 22 is National Volunteer Week. In Discovery Ridge, we have the most amazing and dedicated volunteers who support our community and make it such a wonderful place to live. Here are some of the ways our volunteers support us:
• Bottle Shack: Bottles and cans are dropped off, sorted, and organized in the shack. Once the shack is full, volunteers come in and help with the unload. This involves transferring bags and boxes of bottles onto a depot truck that takes them for recycling. Revenue from donated bottles helps to pay for the operation and maintenance of our recreation facility.
• Rink Crew: This hard-working group comes out to maintain our ice rink for both hockey and recreational skating.
• Wildlife and Human Cohabitation Committee: This newly formed committee is addressing the issues with wildlife, particularly bears in our community, and our need for safe cohabitation.
• Stampede Round Up: A fun, family-oriented event with games and activities with a Stampede feel. Volunteers help to keep the afternoon running smoothly.
• Music in the Park: A great event filling our park with neighbours enjoying an afternoon of music! Many hands are needed for this to be a success. Volunteers help with event set-up, ticket sales, in/out flow of guests, and more.
• Casino Fundraiser: About every 18 months, Discovery Ridge CA is offered a casino fundraiser date(s). Funds from the fundraiser support our operations. Volunteers take on roles such as banker, cashier, chip runner, and count room staff.
• DRCA Board Members: Our board members are volunteers! They generously give their talents and time.
If you are not yet a volunteer, please consider joining this awesome group! There’s something for everyone! Send me a note at [email protected] and I’ll be happy to fill you in on our events and answer any questions you may have.
