The Heights Merchants Association is asking residents to man the barricades on Saturday, June 6.
The annual Hats Off Day celebration needs many volunteers, including people 19 and older who can take on barricade duty.
Barricade volunteers generally work in pairs for four and a half hour shifts, and volunteers can work with a friend or family member, according to a press release from the association.
“It takes so many kinds of people to put on Hats Off Day,” Isabel Kolic, executive director of the association, wrote in an email to the NOW. “One of our biggest needs is for barricade volunteers.”
The association is also looking for three traffic controlled-certified volunteers, which is a new role this year, she said.
“Honorariums for the certified traffic control people are offered, due to their specific skill sets and certification to undertake that work,” she added.
Many other spots need filling as well, including volunteers for the Family Fun Dash, parade assembly, brochure and balloon distribution, the information booth, photos, entertainment and event hosting.
“Generally speaking, there is no specific training required,” Kolic said of most of the volunteer positions. “The only personality traits we need are that they be reliable, punctual, at least a little bit outgoing, and enjoy being part of a community event.”
Volunteers receive a Hats Off T-shirt and a meal, she added, and high school volunteers can put the time towards their volunteer requirements. Local businesses are also encouraged to form a volunteer team for the event.
To volunteer, email the organizers, or contact Jeff at Volunteer Burnaby, 604-294-5533.
