What are the Benefits of Volunteering?

  • Membership in PGCKC
  • Use of equipment and supplies for the duration of the volunteer activity
  • Use of equipment and supplies for special events
  • Coaching & Paddling Courses paid for by PGCKC
  • Coaching & Paddling Courses provided by PGCKC
  • Learning Not-For-Profit Board of Director skills, administration skills, and other exciting things
  • Developing paddling skills through activities, events and coaching courses
  • Assisting at Regattas (competitions)
  • Reference Letter
  • Community Support
  • Social & Network development
  • Outdoor Fitness & Fun

 

How to Volunteer with the Club

  1. Complete the Volunteer Application Form & email / mail it back to the club
  2. Create an account on RAMP and register as a Volunteer
  3. Depending on your role & interest, we will provide you with general or specific training

 

Volunteer Opportunities - flexible roles, training provided, maybe even the occaisonal granola bar!

  • Safety Boat Driver: drive your boat or ours on the lake and follow the kids. If they fall in the water, the coach will help pull them out onto the boat - ferry the kids/boats back to shore as needed. PCOC Required. Discount Code available if you dont already have your PCOC.
  • Beach Supervisor: hang out at the picnic tables and supervise the gear and any child that needs a break from paddling to warm up or snack up. 
  • Program Assistant: provide basic support to the coaches and paddlers, including carrying gear, assisting with land-based games, helping with warm-up & cool-down stretches. If you know how to paddle, you can follow along with the paddlers.
  • Assistant Coach: help the coaches run the programs, activities, carry gear, check lifejackets, teach paddling skills, have fun, be a cool role model. PCOC is an asset. Discount Code available.
  • Coach: help the head coach run the programs, activities, carry gear, check lifejackets, teach paddling skills, have fun, be a cool role model. Training Provided. PCOC is an asset. Discount Code available.
  • Program Co-ordinator: plan the paddling programs, liase with CKBC, work with the Board to write grants, assist with planning for the Budget.
  • Safety Officer:  enforce the Club Safety Plan, maintain the equipment, provide on water support. PCOC is required.
  • Club Administrator: work with the Program Co-Ordinator to plan the season, hire staff, manage the website and registration system, liase with CKBC and the Board, write grants, assist with planning for the Budget.
  • Other Roles: writing Policies, updating procedural documents, organizing events & races, helping with social media, taking photos / videos, building a path to the lake, doing security checks (esp over winter), writing witty things on the website, filing our Annual Society documents, helping with payroll, creating crafts.
  • Treasurer: assist with the book-keeping, organize fund-raisers, assist with planning for the Budget and writing grants
  • Secretary: keep our Board of Directors organized, take notes during the meetings, assist with digital library, write correspondence
  • President: lead the club towards the vision by empowering the staff, volunteers and paddlers to reach the mission and achieve the goals.