The Blaine Chamber of Commerce is looking for Blaine nonprofits and volunteers to attend its first volunteer fair. The fair will take place from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, March 9 at Blaine Senior Center, 763 G Street.
Chamber volunteer Carroll Solomon said she’s seen from her time at the Blaine Visitor Information Center that some people don’t know where to volunteer, and nonprofits, including the chamber, are having trouble receiving help. Solomon said she hopes this fair will create a connection point between volunteers of all ages and Blaine nonprofits.
“There’s never been a list out there, and we have gotten calls over the years from people who would like to volunteer,” Solomon said. “We thought it was about time we had a resource of possible places that are accepting volunteers.”
The volunteer fair will have only Blaine nonprofits to keep it local, Solomon said. There will be space for about a dozen nonprofit booths, and about five groups, including Friends of Blaine Library and the Community Assistance Program, are already expected to attend. A prize drawing will be offered.
Solomon said she expects to compile a list of nonprofits after the fair and post it on the chamber website.
For more information on the event, the Blaine chamber can be reached at 360/332-4544.
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