Volunteers needed for Hockey Day in Canada events

Individuals signing up to volunteer can become Safe Places - Youth Certified free of charge

The Scotiabank Hockey Day in Canada Local Organizing Committee is recruiting volunteers for various events during the 2019 Scotiabank Hockey Day in Canada.

The two events that require volunteers are the Alumni and Celebrity Classic game on the evening of Friday, February 8 and the Outdoor Festival at Riverdene Park on Saturday, February 9. Shifts are available in the evening on Friday and all day on Saturday. Depending on interest, age, and availability, there will be an opportunity for most community residents to volunteer.

Volunteers are needed in the following areas:

Hospitality

Information

Parking Lot Attendants

Ushers

Family Activation Event

Logistics

Safe Places and Respect Group, with support from Scotiabank, are running the Sheldon Kennedy Youth Outdoor Classic as part of Scotiabank Hockey Day in Canada. The purpose of the tournament is to promote our Safe Places program which focuses on making our community a safer place for children and youth. Therefore, we would like to offer members of the community, including volunteers, parents and fans, the opportunity to take the online Respect in Sport training or become Safe Places – Youth Certified Free of Charge as part of the Scotiabank Hockey Day in Canada celebrations. Anyone that takes advantage of our free training, before February 1st, will receive a personal copy of Sheldon Kenendy’s book, ‘Why I didn’t Say Anything’.

Individuals are invited to contact Safe Places Manager Kelly Schafer at k.schafer@swiftcurrent.ca for a free access code and steps to become Safe Places – Youth Certified.

For more information on the 2019 Scotiabank Hockey Day in Canada event and how to volunteer, contact Community Services at (306) 778-2787 or visit www.swiftcurrent.ca/hockeyday.