THE search is on for volunteers willing to help out with Sauchie Community Group’s programme of Commonwealth Games inspired events.

Last week the group began looking for individuals who can lend a hand with the planning and running of the project – called Celebrate it: Sauchie.

As previously reported in the Advertiser, funding was received from the national lottery at the beginning of the year, to plan a celebration of the 2014 Games.

A committee has been hard at work since, programming and organising a range of exciting events for the whole community to participate in.

One of the organisers, Craig Miller, said, “We have two events that are gearing up to be a real treat for the people of Sauchie; our arts and food celebration of the Commonwealth on the Friday 6 June, and our sports and party celebration of the Commonwealth on Saturday 14 June.

“There will be lots of information and announcements being made over the next couple of weeks as we start to confirm the line-up and programme of the two events, but in order to make Celebrate it: Sauchie as successful and enjoyable as possible, we need to sign up as many volunteers as we can to assist in the smooth running of the event.

“We are hopeful that members of the community will want to participate in the exciting events as volunteers.” The community group is now seeking a number of individuals to help with the various projects and volunteers will be given 'volunteer t-shirts’ and priority entry to the celebrate party on the evening of 14 June as thanks for the assistance.

Jo Wilkinson, also a Celebrate it: Sauchie organiser, added, “Now that the volunteer t-shirts have arrived, we want to make sure everyone who wants to participate and volunteer are given every opportunity to-do-so.

“The programme promises to be one that will be remembered for a long time to come.

“We are hopeful that as many people participate as can. There will be many opportunities over the upcoming months and on both events to take part, we are hopeful many will.

“We will need volunteers for various races including a Sauchie Community Group cross country, stalls, set up, directing and many other roles that will be necessary for the smooth running of the event.” For more information on volunteering for Celebrate it: Sauchie phone Jo on 07914123329.