Volunteers assist city in cleanup

Since Tuesday, the Belize City Council has been organizing community groups and volunteers to assist with the city’s clean up efforts. The council is also collecting supplies to aid the victims of hurricane Keith.

Paco Smith, Public Relations Officer, Belize City Council

“What we have here behind me is a large donation of clothing. The majority of it came from a gentleman by the name of John Craven, but also we’ve had individuals from throughout Belize City donating clothing, food, bottled water, and different things like that. In addition, yesterday we had 10 Peace Corps volunteers from the United States Peace Corps come in and help to out sort out all of these clothing.”

“This is a concerted effort with the Belize City Council and our offices. For example our Pound Yard office is also out on maintenance and cleaning up of the streets. We also have the Community Participation Department, which is located at the Commercial Centre. Their primary role is to assist in the collection of these volunteer goods and to assist individuals who are desolate where as their houses were destroyed. I’d just like to clarify one point though; the Community Participation Department is not giving out homes. What they’re doing is assisting those in need to find shelter.”

If you would like to volunteer your services with the city’s clean up campaign, Smith can be reached at the council’s office at 109 North Front Street or by calling 02-72308.