Jack Frost Festival looking for volunteers to create 'memories and smiles'

Preparations are underway for the annual Jack Frost Festival in Charlottetown Feb. 15-18, but volunteers are still needed, organizers say.

Wayne Long, events development officer with the city, said crews are working hard to get the snow ready at the Charlottetown Event Grounds for when the sculptors arrive next week.

"They're busy making snow, they're stomping snow walls, putting things into place," he said onCBC's Mainstreet P.E.I.

'Staycation' opportunity

The "snow kingdom" willremain open for the Islander Day holiday on Monday, Feb. 18, making itan ideal long weekend "staycation" opportunity, especially for Islanders who live outside the city, Long said.

The weekend will also feature family events at the Eastlink Centre and a celebration that includes fireworks in the downtown area Saturday night.

Long said there are volunteer positions available for anyone who likes to be outdoors in a lively family fun atmosphere "celebrating the best of the Canadian winter."

"There's never a lack of work at this particular event," he said.

Free weekend pass

Volunteers receive a free toque, weekend pass that can be regifted, meal vouchers "and a big round of applause," Long said.

"People often comment about the economic impact of an event and the tourism of the event and the vibrancy of the downtown, which is all substantially important for an event of this nature," he said.

"But I think a number of people like me would say they enjoyed the weekend by creating memories and smiles."

Tickets are available at the Eastlink Centre and at the lotto booth at the Confederation Court Mall.

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