The Sequim-Dungeness Valley Chamber of Commerce held a workshop last week for volunteers and staff.

Each spring, a team from Victoria, British Columbia, organized by Jessica Wiersma of the Black Ball Ferry, travel to Sequim to educate chamber volunteers and staff on what is new to see for travelers.

From the Malahat Walk to Butchart Gardens, the Grey Line Bus to the Butterfly Gardens, the team learned about how to travel around without a car, what attractions are open during the spring and summer, and when you can see fireworks over the rose gardens at Butchart.

First Security Bank hosted the group this year, offering their conference room for the day.

Breakfast was provided by the newest bakery in Sequim – Donuts, Pies & Cakes – coffee was from Rainshadow Cafe, and lunch was ordered from Leo’s Cafe at the Shipley Center.

After a lunch break, attention turned to local events, attractions and facts, starting with a presentation on local real estate by Nell Clausen.

Representatives from Olympic Theater Arts, Sequim Lavender Growers Association, Puget Sound Express, Sequim Museum and Arts, and the Sequim Irrigation Festival all gave presentations as well. Staff also shared updates on new events and opportunities to volunteer with partner organizations and special events during the training.

For anyone looking to find new opportunities to volunteer in the community, both at the Visitor Information Center and with other organizations, the Sequim-Dungeness Valley Chamber of Commerce maintains a list of contacts on their website at sequimchamber.com/volunteer-sequim/.