Fostering volunteerism in the Yukon.
Call us: 867-456-4304 | Email Us
Call us: 867-456-4304 | Email Us
Thay K'i Anint'i (TKA) (fly like an eagle) is a not-for-profit cultural organization specializing in providing recovery support to Yukoners who return home from treatment or choose to abstain from substance use. Currently, the Yukon has minimal recovery programs, a situation that demands immediate attention. The lack of programming, especially in the communities, increases the risk of relapse and presents a significant gap in services and support.
We are excited to share a unique event that TKA is organizing, a Relay for Hope and On the Land Healing Retreat, from August 30th, 2024, to September 1st, 2024. This event will occur during International Overdose Awareness Day, August 31st, 2024. The focus is on raising awareness of the climbing number of overdose rates, substance misuse in the Yukon and providing healing resources for individuals grieving lost loved ones through a healthy and sober fitness event and healing retreat. This event is not just a gathering, but a significant step towards a healthier and more supportive community. It's a one-of-a-kind opportunity for our community to show support to those in recovery or who have lost loved ones to substance use.
We are looking for volunteers for our relay checkpoints supporting runners and walkers as they start and finish legs on the race. We are also looking for support to help at the three-day healing retreat. Youth positions are available.
Good teamwork and positive attitude. Ability to pay attention to racers to ensure they make it safely over the finish line. Ability to work with Elders and support people who may require time and information about the event.
- ensuring all runners are accounted for as they start or end their running/walking legs of the race
- serve elders at the retreat
- general maintenance at the event such as putting up small tents, setting up registration tables, assisting people with filling out registration forms.
- a licence and vehicle to drive to your volunteer position
The event begins at 7:00 am on August 30th and runs until the evening of September 1st. The race will take place on August 30th, and we require volunteers for the race checkpoints and finishing line. These volunteer positions will require an 8-hour commitment (on average). The Healing Retreat begins at 4:00 on August 30th at Airport Lake and will run until the evening of September 1st. We would love to have volunteers available throughout the weekend. These positions can be several hours to a full weekend commitment depending on your interest.
Volunteers will be offered incentives, including but not limited to free admission to the healing retreat. We will be hosting live music and a sober dance, comedian Don Burnstick will be performing, and we will be hosting cultural activities and meals for breakfast and dinner.
