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Host rating
85 %
Last replied
20 Aug 2019
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Description
We are a non-profit group that hosts a Festival every 4 years in October. This amazing natural event has millions of sockeye salmon (other species too) swim from the ocean to the Adam's River to spawn (lay their eggs). The Adam's River in the Roderick Haig-Brown Park will attract up to 250,000 people during the 3 week Festival. This Festival happens this year from Sept. 28 to Oct. 21 The Park is located in the Shuswap Lakes in the interior of BC
Types of help and learning opportunities
General MaintenanceHospitality/TourismUN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Learn about the natural wonder of the sockeye spawning grounds and how important this keystone species is
Help
Volunteers are need to help set up and take down the Festival area. During the run, volunteers are needed to help with the parking - this has to be one of the most fun parking jobs. Volunteers have salmon cut outs to direct traffic so everyone wants their picture taken with you. Other jobs may include helping with the souvenir tent or just being an event ambassador of the event.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Accommodation
Shared house or billets with community members
What else ...
This is an amazing natural event to see. Past volunteers have said it was one of the best experiences they had in Canada.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
5 hours a day