Open invitation
May 20, 2015 – Gatineau, Quebec – Department of Canadian Heritage
Canadian Heritage is looking for dynamic people looking to help out during the festivities organized on July 1 at the three official sites in Canada’s Capital Region: Parliament Hill and Major’s Hill Park in Ottawa, and Jacques‑Cartier Park in Gatineau.
Volunteers will be given various tasks, such as handing out Canadian flags, ensuring crowd control, greeting people with special needs, helping visitors take part in various activities and serving as information officers.
Anyone interested is asked to contact the Canadian Heritage Volunteer Centre at 819‑956‑2626 or benevoles.volunteers@pch.gc.ca.
“Giving back to the community just feels good! Be part of a team of committed people who want to make our national celebrations a resounding success. With the 150th anniversary of Confederation coming up in 2017, we should all seize every opportunity to take part in the many festivities highlighting our Canadian identity and showcasing the best of Canada, a country that is strong, proud and free.”
— The Honourable Shelly Glover, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages
Volunteer for Canada Day
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Marisa Monnin
Director of Communications
Office of the Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages
819-997-7788
Media Relations
Canadian Heritage
819-994-9101
1-866-569-6155
media@pch.gc.ca
