Looking for a way to meet new people, have fun and get involved in an event that helps the entire community? Then join the Spencerport Canal Days Committee. This year, the event celebrates its 35th year and organizers plan to make it the best year yet.
Spencerport Canal Days started as a way to show off the community, introduce the community to visitors, support local businesses and be a fun festival for the public. Thirty-five years later, the festival is still going strong, but needs the community’s help to stay vibrant and relevant.
The Canal Days Committee is a friendly, supportive, open-minded group of people looking for some new faces to brainstorm great ideas and put them into action. Whether one has an hour to spare or several, whether new to the area or a long-time resident, there are many volunteer opportunities available.
“Without our volunteers and local businesses supporting us, we wouldn’t have Canal Days,” said Ginny Swarthout, Canal Days chair and owner of the Unique Shop at 130 South Union Street. “Our expenses total $42,000 so it takes a lot of effort on the part of many to make it all happen.”
New volunteer activities may include helping to coordinate a boating event or fishing contest on the canal, a new logo contest, 5K race or even a chalk artwork contest. Volunteers are also needed for existing activities, such as the car show, Canaligator race, wine tasting tent and arts and crafts show.
The committee requests additional hands for the nuts and bolts of the event as well, including soliciting donations, setting up, tearing down, working the information booths and serving as a shuttle bus guide.
After everyone has a chance to catch their breath after the event, the Spencerport Canal Days Committee organizes a volunteer picnic to thank everyone for their time. They send each and every volunteer an invitation whether they devoted an hour or many hours of their time.
To volunteer, visit spencerportcanaldays.com and click on the “Volunteer Application” link or email spencerportcanaldays35@gmail.com.
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