Aunt Leah's Christmas Tree Lot is in desperate need of volunteers, say organizers of this charity supporting vulnerable foster youth.
While the COVID-19 pandemic might make people a little nervous to help out, volunteer coordinator Hope Rayson said there is no need to worry.
Strict protocols are in place to ensure physical distancing and the lot at Eagle Ridge United Church, 2813 Glen Drive, has been expanded to ensure everyone can physically distance and work and buy trees safely together.
For example, Aunt Leah's is carefully following all B.C. safety measures including providing personal protective equipment for volunteers, new sanitation measures, plexiglass partitions, and limiting the number of customers in the lot.
Aunt Leah’s Tree Lot opens in Coquitlam on Friday, Nov. 27, but people can also order trees online and pick them up at the lot.
Tree sales are a major source of revenue for Aunt Leah’s housing and programs, especially during COVID-19, as foster youth need help with housing, food hampers, baby supplies, clothing and essential emotional and mental health support.
Volunteering is a key part of the fundraising program, said Rayson, and she encourages high school students to join the Coquitlam team.
"Volunteering at an Aunt Leah's Tree Lot is a low risk way for for students to get their volunteer hours and support our foster youth, moms, and babies,” Rayson said
To find out more, visit https://www.auntleahs.org/get-involved/tree-lots/ or contact Hope Rayson at 778-551-5535 or email [email protected]
