Festival in need of more manpower
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Corn and Apple conducting surveys to gauge event's impact
Updated 1 month ago
By Lorne Stelmach
Every year, a lot of community time and manpower goes into making the Corn and Apple Festival work.
Volunteers are counted on for a wide range of tasks, and organizers of Morden's signature annual event are looking for some extra help this summer.
"We are looking for volunteers for specific tasks ... some requiring specialized skills," noted administrator Cheryl Link.
The festival is preparing to conduct an economic impact assessment to gauge the impact of the festival on the community and the region. To do this, they will be conducting person-to-person surveys as well as vehicle and visitor counts throughout the three days of the festival.
"Whether you could help for an hour or longer, for one or all three days, we would love to hear from you," stated vice chairperson Ross Ariss.
In addition, Link said they strive to keep festival visitors safe and healthy, so they work with local businesses to provide a first aid station near the information trailer.
"The help of anyone with first aid or first responder training, or student or retired nurses would be greatly appreciated."
Organizing space for vendors on Stephen Street is another important part of the festival that requires much co-ordination to make it work. To accomplish this the festival requires volunteers to direct and assist where necessary.
"Much of this activity takes place on Thursday evening prior to the festival and is almost as much fun as the festival itself," stated Ariss.
And as well, the Morden historical tour co-ordinator is looking for step-on guides to ride in the air conditioned tour bus for reading a prepared script while touring through Morden.
"You may also want to share personal anecdotes and to answer questions from passengers," said Link, who added they may also require drivers with a class 1, 2, 3 or 4 license to drive a 24 passenger limousine bus.
Anyone interested in volunteering their time can contact Cheryl Link at 823-2676 or e-mail info@cornandapple.com. You can also keep up-to-date with the festival online at www.cornandapple.com.
"The more volunteers we have, the shorter the work commitment," concluded Ariss.
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