Volunteers wanted! Support BC Lions games and festival in Kelowna
When the in Kelowna this summer, a team of volunteers will be required to support the games and the weeklong June 26 to July 4, a partnership between the City of Kelowna and the BC Lions, along with presenting sponsor TV
“We are looking for people who want to jump on board to support this historic sporting event for the City of Kelowna,” said Kevin Parnell, Associate Director at Okanagan College and Touchdown Kelowna volunteer director. “Having regular season CFL games in Kelowna is going to be incredible and to be able to work the games and the festival in a volunteer role will be a tremendous experience for everyone involved. I know Kelowna has great volunteer spirit and I look forward to building the volunteer team to help support this event.”
Volunteers will receive a volunteer recognition package that includes a choice of tickets to a BC Lions Game on Sept. 12 at BC Place or to the on July 3. Volunteers will also get exclusive access to a private BC Lions practice during Touchdown Kelowna, meet players, and receive a commemorative bucket hat and pin.
Volunteers can create an account and .
For the first time ever, the BC Lions will host regular season CFL games in Kelowna against the on June 27 and the on July 3. The games will be played at a renovated Apple Bowl with temporary seating to accommodate some 17,000 fans.
The Touchdown Kelowna Festival takes place from June 26 to July 4, beginning with a by Canadian folk legend Alan Doyle on June 26, followed by the on June 29 and the concert featuring country rockers The Road Hammers on July 3. Other Fanfest events include Breakfast with the Lions, Canada Day, a Fan March, and daily activities at Waterfront Park and throughout downtown Kelowna.
Up to 300 volunteers are needed in many areas of the games and festival to fill roles like hosts, ushers, ticket scanners, parking assistants, site crew, support staff, festival workers and more.
The volunteer drive is led by Touchdown Kelowna presenting sponsor TV To sign up for a volunteer position,
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