The City of Maple Ridge recently thanked volunteers for their contributions during National Volunteer Week, which ran from April 16 to 22. Mayor Ruimy expressed gratitude to all volunteers who invest their time to make the community a great place to live, recognizing their role as incredible community builders that help create connections that make the city strong and resilient. 

Volunteers are crucial to the vibrancy of the city, providing support in a wide range of areas such as recreational programming, environmental programs, festivals, emergency support services, and youth services. The city also highlighted upcoming volunteer opportunities at the Earth Day event, hosted by the Ridge Meadows Recycling Society on April 22. Those interested in volunteering with the city can visit the Maple Ridge website for more information.