IF you\u2019re enthusiastic, reliable and embrace all the joys of Christmas, Ballarat Carols by Candlelight could have the task for you.<\/p>\n
The new committee is currently seeking volunteers to give their time at the event, whether it be to usher and greet families, set up and clean up, distribute songbooks, man entry points for gold coin donations, or supervise 3BA Christmas Appeal collection points.<\/p>\n
Ballarat Carols by Candlelight Inc. President, Matt Hustwaite is excited to build a strong team of volunteers to support the event, and therefore the 4500 Ballarat families receiving assistance via the 3BA Christmas Appeal\u2019s benefiting welfare agencies.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt was heartening to see so many people speak out, particularly online, putting their hand up to offer help,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
\u201cEvents like these don\u2019t happen without generous assistance from volunteers and we\u2019re hoping to get an enthusiastic group together to ensure our community has a safe and enjoyable evening come December 22nd.<\/p>\n
\u201cChristmas is about coming together as a community, and what a great way this is for people to work together for a great cause,\u201d Mr Hustwaite said.<\/p>\n
Jason Gigliotti, Director of the carols\u2019 presenting partner, Harcourts Ballarat said the event aligns so well with his business\u2019s approach to community.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe hope to see many Ballarat locals by our side ensuring the event runs smoothly.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe Harcourts family lives by four core values of \u2018people first, doing the right thing, being courageous, and fun and laughter\u2019,\u201d he said. \u201cBeing involved in Ballarat Carols by Candlelight fulfils these values.\u201d<\/p>\n
Interested volunteers must be over 18, able to stand for sustained periods of time, and to navigate through crowds. They must have a Police Records Check and Working with Children check.<\/p>\n