WIFC program aids community groups
A new program launched by Welland International Flatwater Centre (WIFC) will benefit local non-profit community groups as it allocates a total of $15,000 in funding for volunteering at its events.
The City of Welland said the goal is to create a more compelling volunteer program and help benefit organizations in need.
“We’re elated to have the stipend program this year and have the opportunity to benefit local organizations while welcoming back volunteers from the past and also being introduced to new volunteers,” said Richard Dalton, Welland’s manager of recreation and culture.
He said building a family of volunteers at WIFC is important to the organization and essential to running high-level events.
“The WIFC is in need of a broad range of volunteers who have skills in everything from boat drivers to parking assistants at four designated events this season. Each shift worked will earn stipend funds that will be directed to the non-profit sport or community group of the volunteer’s choice,” the city said in a release.
It said people interested in volunteering at any of the four designated events this summer will be placed into an appropriate volunteer position and receive all the perks available.
“Volunteers can gain hours in as many of the designated events they prefer to participate in while they also gain valuable new skills, meet new people, receive a complimentary lunch, and a volunteer’s T-shirt,” the release said.
Volunteering at WIFC can also assist youth in meeting prerequisites under the post-secondary community involvement curriculum.
For volunteer opportunities at WIFC and to participate in the volunteer stipend program, sign up at www.wifc.ca/site/volunteer. For more information on the volunteer stipend program email volunteer@welland.ca.