Where Volunteers Make it Happen!
Volunteer
Remarkably, there are only four full-time staff members at the Buckhorn Community Centre. More than 300 volunteers work behind the scenes and in front of our guests, donating their time, skills and passion! They truly make a difference in people’s lives and in our community.
We welcome volunteers of all ages. We’ll get to know you and do our best to match you with volunteer roles that are the best fit for your skills, interests and time availability.
Ready to volunteer? Start by completing this form to let us know you are interested in joining the BCC Team or drop by during regular business hours and speak with one of our volunteers.
Here’s a list of previous Buckhorn Community Centre Founder’s Cup recipients.
“It’s not just about volunteering time. You’ll meet some new people with a common goal of helping in the community.”
The Buckhorn Community Centre has a Founder’s Cup that is awarded to a volunteer, on an annual basis, to recognize their incredible contributions made to our organization. Here are our most recent recipients of the BCC Founder’s Cup! Congratulations and thanks for all of your time and talent!
Celebrating our Volunteers
Every year, the Board of Directors and Staff of the BCC celebrate our volunteers! The Founders’ Award is given to a volunteer or group of volunteers who have gone above and beyond.
In 2024, two couples received the Founders’ Cup.
Derry Fairweather –
For more than 20 years, Derry has volunteered at all of our signature events like the Art Festival, Blizzardfest, Craft show and past events like the Nick of Time. Derry is a greeter at the admission gate, giving information at the BCC booth or serving at the dinner theatre. The past 5 years, Derry has been the bar manager for the BCC.
Nancy Fairweather
Nancy has been by her husband’s side at the gate, info booth and serving at the dinner theatre. Nancy volunteers in the office once a week and has been doing this for over 9 years. Office work does not always mean computer work. Nancy’s a friendly face to all visitors sand she also keeps herself busy — polishing the wine glasses and flatware or calling all the guests to remind them of tickets sales or events they have signed up for. Nancy also served on the BCC board of directors for 10 years.
Mike Black
Mike has volunteered for over 20 years at the BCC. He’s a man of many talents — setting up and taking down for events, directing parking at events like the Art Festival, Craft Show & Car Show, serving food at Happy Hour, Dinner Theatre and other activities. Mike has been been leading the players on the pickleball court since it started at the BCC. Always willing to lend a hand Mike was the team lead for securing BCC volunteers to raise money for Heart and Stroke for many years. The BCC team rode on the bicycle built for 30 and was the largest fundraising team for a couple of years in a row for Heart and Stroke Foundation.
Linda Black
Linda has also volunteered for over 20 years at the BCC — sometimes with her husband at events or on her own. Whatever the task, Linda will take it on. Linda led the volunteer team for Preview Night at the Art Festival for years. This event was attended by about 700 people who were served by hostesses during the evening. You can also find Linda bartending at many events, in the kitchen preparing for an event or serving the food during an event!
“Those who bring sunshine to the lives of others cannot keep it from themselves.”