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The City of Welland: Call for Volunteers at the Seaway Mall

The City of Welland is excited to be present in the Seaway Mall.  As of June 4th, two interns, Joanna and Bryan, will be located in the Seaway Mall to promote the many events of the Welland International Flatwater Centre (WIFC) and to recruit ambitious individuals to volunteers to continue the success of these events. The headliner event for the summer is the ICF Canoe Polo World Championships, which occurs from July 31stthrough August 5that the WIFC North Course.

Joanna Aiello, a resident of Welland, will be fulfilling the role of communications and social media for WIFC and the Canoe Polo Welland. Bryan Dutot, of Leamington, moved to Welland for the summer to join in on the excitement and will be filling the role as volunteer coordinator. 

Many volunteers have already registered to be a part of the waterway events. We are specifically looking for volunteers for June 28ththrough July 1st for the Canadian Dragon Boat Championships; July 15thfor the RowOntario Provincial Masters; and for July 31stthrough August 5thfor the ICF Canoe Polo World Championships.  Each volunteer receives a t-shirt, lunch, and stipend funds that will be allocated to a local non-profit or sport organization of their choosing.

Joanna and Bryan have been present in the community.  Bryan was at the grand opening of the skatepark on Saturday, June 9thand Joanna was at Berry Bonanza at the Welland Farmer’s Market on Saturday June 16th.  

Joanna invites you to follow the social media accounts, listed below: 

  • WIFC (Twitter): @GO_IFC
  • Canoe Polo Welland (Twitter): @CanoePolo2018
  • WIFC (Facebook): @WellandIFC
  • Canoe Polo Welland (Facebook): @CanoePoloWelland
  • WIFC (Instagram): @go_ifc
  • Canoe Polo Welland(Instagram): @CanoePolo2018

If you, or anyone you know is interested in volunteering, or simply have some questions, they can reach out to Bryan or visit the WIFC website at www.WIFC.ca.  

 

Joanna Aiello, Social Media Intern - joanna.aiello@welland.ca

 

Bryan Dutot, Volunteer Coordinator, Intern - bryan.dutot@welland.ca