The countdown to the Manitoba Winter Games is on and Thompson residents are being encouraged to pitch in.

Harold Smith and Sandy Deibert, Co-Chairs of Athlete Services, said the behind-the-scenes work is ramping up and once the games begin on March 1st, volunteers will be key to their success.

Smith has more on the roles to be filled.

“A lot of the backbone of the games involves support for all the athletes; transportation, werehouse, food, the villages, access control, and some ground transportation.”

There will be a volunteer sign up event this Saturday at Vale Night for the Northstars.

Drop by the TRCC to sign up or get more details on volunteer opportunities.

Catch the full interview with Smith and Deibert on Thompson Today this afternoon at 12:40 and 5:10.