Tall Ships: Crunch Time As Volunteers Needed

The town of Shelburne is still in need of volunteers only two weeks before they host the Tall Ships. Spokesperson Jerry Locke says the response has been favourable but a few key volunteer positions are unfilled. Hundreds of people are expected to take in the event and more volunteers are needed to help handle the crowds properly. Volunteers are needed to sell tickets, control "traffic" at gangplanks and conduct surveys looking at the economic impact of the event. Locke says they need about 60 volunteers in total so workers aren't overwhelmed. To volunteer, call the Community and Economic Development Office in Shelburne at 875 3873.