This time of year, the Office of Volunteer Services is abuzz preparing for First Night, a family-friendly celebration on New Years' Eve. It takes over 100 volunteers to put on this event and we so greatly appreciate the help of each person who has agreed to help us this year or has in the past. As you might imagine, many people travel at the holidays or want to enjoy the night with family and friends, so it's always a challenge to find those 100+ people to share a few hours to make the event possible.Please let us know if you are interested in helping with this year's event... we can still use volunteers, especially from 8-10 or 9:45-11:30 p.m. Tasks including serving as an usher/button checker, helping in the children's art area, or serving as an ambassador.
Last week we had a special treat from Tom Masters, a long time Park Patrol volunteer. Tom brought us in some fresh baked chocolate chip cookies! In addition to his dedicated service to the Park Patrol, you may also see him at First Night as an ambassador in the Stephens College buildings. You may also find him about any day on Bear Creek Trail. Thanks, Tom, for your service to Columbia and your thoughtfulness.
Happy Holidays!! Leigh
