The RDFFG relies on volunteerism, good will and community participation in the provision of local services, particularly in public safety services, recreation and community associations.  During its governance review, the Board identified a need to better understand the scope and character of volunteerism.  Here are some of the highlights of the report:

Volunteers come in all shapes and sizes, those linked with the Regional District  usually fall into one of several categories:

• young people looking for experience
• seniors wishing to utilize their training and skills after retirement to give back to their communities
• everyday working individuals looking to provide what is needed to make their communities better
• people whose children have left home and/or whose spouse is in a higher income job
• high schools, the college, and the university through student co-op program credit requirements, and
• students volunteering in community projects for credit.

The report presented to the Board says  that while the Regional District has, in the past, recognized volunteers through a formal volunteer appreciation banquet, volunteer groups have indicated they prefer a local, community-based event.