In any city, it takes volunteers to help make a community great.
The City of White Rock hosted a volunteer fair on Sunday (April 23) at the White Rock Community Centre in Miramar Village, to not only recognize and celebrate volunteers and National Volunteer Week (April 16-22), but to also encourage people of all ages to volunteer for local organizations.
“Are you interested in community events and have a passion for arts? Join us at the White Rock Volunteer Fair tomorrow, April 23, and sign up to help out your community,” the City tweeted, prior to the fair.
Thank you to everyone who attended the White Rock Volunteer Fair and to the exhibitors for supporting the event. If you were unable to attend, you can view the exhibitors online and sign up to volunteer with the city at https://t.co/jsxYdm1MtY #WhiteRockBC pic.twitter.com/N2ErIVBZBR
— City of White Rock (@whiterockcity) April 24, 2023
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Exhibitors at the fair, which ran from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., included Alex House, CARP, Brella, Big Brothers of greater Vancouver, Evergreen Community Seniors Living, The Children’s Foundation, Elderdog Canada, Pacific Riding for Developing Abilities (PRDA), UNITI, Sources, White Rock Community Policing, the White Rock Players’ Club, and many more.
“We’re celebrating 50 years this year,” noted Erin Julihn, who was representing PRDA at the fair.
Approximately 400 people are estimated to have attended the fair, according to the city.
“We were very pleased with the turnout to the volunteer fair on Sunday,” White Rock Mayor Megan Knight said via email Monday. “I understand we had about 400 visitors through, which I hope has resulted in connecting lots of keen, talented people to great, worthwhile organizations. Increasing volunteerism in our community is one of Council’s strategic priorities. It delivers so much benefit, both to volunteers and to the community. We want to facilitate making these connections.”
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