It's hard to believe it's that time of the year again. We're busy planning Burnaby's biggest and favourite festival for Saturday, June 1.
We're very excited about this year's theme - The Mad Hatter's Tea Party - and encourage everyone to wear fun and unique hats to the street party.
This year the party will kick off with a kids fun run at 9: 30 a.m., and the celebrations will continue until 4 p.m., which means you'll have one extra hour to check out all the sights, sounds and flavours of this special day.
An event like Hats Off Day requires a large group of volunteers, and we need your help. We have a full roster of special Hats Off Day events and our volunteers are what make it all possible. Their tireless efforts towards our various initiatives are much appreciated, and we admire their dedication and support.
Whether you are a youth, a senior, or someone in between, there are a variety of activities that you can help out with, whatever your skill set may be.
As always, we work towards expanding our team of barricade volunteers. They play an integral role in ensuring the safety of the event. If you are 19 years of age or older, we invite you to become a part of this team whose responsibility includes providing traffic control support. There are two shift options. Bring a friend, too.
Work place volunteer teams are also invited, so spread the word. Training will be provided. If you would like to register for this or any other position, please send our volunteer organizing committee an email at [email protected].
Every year, we also have a group of dedicated high school students who help out with various duties throughout the day. Our youth volunteers interact with Hats Off Day attendees in different ways, such as handing out balloons and event programs.
It is a fun way of getting involved with a special community event. Again, there are two shift options and training will be provided.
We also require general Hats Off Day volunteers. Responsibilities vary, so if you are interested, please send us a quick note with what you would be interested in helping out with, and we will find you a role.
If you are interested in being a youth or general event volunteer, please send us an email at [email protected] - we would love to hear from you. Thank you!
Sajeda Virji is the marketing and events coordinator at the Heights Merchants Association.
