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For those looking for volunteer opportunities this summer, Kelowna is the place to be.

Outdoor events abound in Kelowna, and range from athletic events to food fairs to cultural celebrations.

Volinspire, a new online platform used to organize volunteer positions, lists many of these opportunities in Kelowna.

“The first year that my husband and I volunteered at the Apple Triathlon, we were struck by how appreciative the athletes were to the volunteers for making the event possible,” said Kate Ormond. “Athletes were thanking us all weekend, some even as they were running their race! It really hit us how vital volunteers are to successful events.”

Events needing volunteer positions this summer include Canada Day celebrations on July 1, Arts on the Avenue on July 28 and the Apple Triathlon from Aug. 19-21.