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
- Complete the Volunteer Application Form & email / mail it back to the club
- Create an account on RAMP and register as a Volunteer
- 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.