National Volunteer Week is upon us! The Strathmore & District Agricultural Society would like to take this time to highlight some of our outstanding volunteer that help us out!

Today we would like to introduce to you Doug McAllister! Doug has been a long time volunteer with the AG Society, helping out a several events such as the Strathmore Stampede, Stampede Fright Night & Celebration of Lights. We asked Doug about his volunteer experience & why he thinks it’s important.

1. Why do you volunteer?

“I believe the volunteering is important as we should support our community and the activities they do”

2. When did you get involved with the organization?

“I got involved about give years ago, initially with the Strathmore Stampede as a Tractor Driver for the People Movers. I was upset when Covid happened as nothing was going on. Once things settled down, I came back to volunteering with the Stampede and have also helped out at Stampede Fright Night & Celebration of Lights to assist with set up and take down.

3. What attracted you to this organization in particular?

“I am a firm believer in helping out the community you live in. Without volunteers, nothing could go on or happen. There are so many things you can do to help out your community and it’s a great way to get involved”

4. Do you have a message to share?

“There are so many different thing you can do to gill your time and volunteering is a great thing. All types of people can come and volunteer and you get to meet so many different groups of people. I encourage youth of the community to come and volunteer for a shift or two as well to give you something to do and learn from others”