Even though the event is still a month and a half away, PLEA Community Services has already started recruiting volunteers for the upcoming Truth and Reconciliation event in Maple Ridge.
This annual event is set to once again take place in Memorial Peace Park on Sept. 30 and will feature many local dignitaries as well as Indigenous speakers and performers.
READ ALSO: Maple Ridge marks National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
In order to make this day a success, PLEA Community Services and the Fraser River Indigenous Society rely heavily on volunteers,” explained PLEA community relations lead Valerie Hutton.
“We are looking for 30 to 40 volunteers for the ‘The Healing Journey Continues Through Truth and Reconciliation’ event which will be held at Maple Ridge Memorial Peace Park from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 30,” said Hutton.
The organizations are currently looking for people interested in volunteering across a variety of roles including set up, take down, waste and recycle collecting, food distribution, support for elders, support for activity and resource tents, and stage runners.
Depending on physical capabilities and time availability, certain positions may work better for some volunteers, with earlier shifts starting at 8 a.m. and others only going from 2 to 4 p.m. But regardless of what role someone is slotted into, all volunteers must be at least 16 years old.
“There will be catering to the support volunteers that includes water, juice, snacks, and lunch, all free of charge,” said Hutton.
Anyone wanting to be a volunteer for the Truth and Reconciliation event on Saturday, Sept. 30, should send their full name, phone number, and volunteer positions of interest to uwijeratne@plea.bc.ca.
READ ALSO: Telus doubles funding to help Indigenous organizations, communities in Canada
Have a story tip? Email: brandon.tucker@mapleridgenews.com
Like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter.
