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2024-2025 VSSC Volunteer Roles signup sheet
Sign up to help us out with volunteer stuff over the next year!
Detailed explanations of each volunteer role are in this spreadsheet: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1zRLocSHX80uaw_-iMNx8rlTvpeLiH7rH24VKkAOYCN8/edit?usp=sharing
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Video recording of skater progress
Record regular videos of skater technique and file appropriately in VSSC drive
5
5
Cat herder - beginner group
On-ice support to keep skaters focused and following direction
5
5
Coach
On and off-ice skater training for the club
5
5
Creation and management of skater records database
Create updated skater records database that incorporates time records, skater goals, progress notes, parent updates. Make it easier for club to update the records and enable skaters/parents to access their records.
3
3
Drop in skater management
Manage drop in skaters requests; identify if capacity and coaching support exists; keep drop in skaters about status of their request; orient drop in skaters if permitted to skate
5
5
Equipment manager support
Support equipment manager in proper maintenance and repair of VSSC’s equipment, to ensure the club’s critical items are in good working order to support the club’s functions.
5
5
Equipment Inventory + tracking
Periodic inventory and reconciliation to identify existing equipment and note any losses/changes/issues
Vivian C.,
Hope C.,
1
1
Equipment database support and maintenance
Technical maintenance of the boot and blade database in AirTable
Hope C.,
1
1
Club room manager support
Help June manage the inventory and do odd jobs
Terry H.,
2
2
Apparel management
help keep track of our inventory and sales
Jessica H.,
1
1
Facility bookings
Understand VSSC booking needs for the year and book appropriate space with relevant organizations at an appropriate cost to VSSC
2
2
Extra ice time monitoring
Regularly monitor available ice time listed on Park Board website to see if VSSC has opportunities to acquire any extra ice time
3
3
Meet Registrar support
Support the meet registrar in organizing registration of VSSC skaters in external meets; provide seed times to meet organizers; communicate registration opportunities and critical meet details to members
2
2
Skater Records Support
Enter skater records into club database; optimize club database
3
3
VSSC meet support
Support the club at meets: set up and manage the Whatsapp group; support new racers; bring extra equipment; safety gear; kettle; coordinate team photos; other duties as requested
4
4
Meet committee members
Help map out the road to running a meet
courtney h.,
Teresa T.,
1
1
Bootfitting/blade fitting support
Support new members to try on boots and blades; check boots and blades out in database system; provide instructions on boot and blade care for the season; support borrowing of any safety equipment and record any borrowed items
4
4
Buddy/mentor for new members
Act as buddy for any new members and support with answers to questions
Laura G.,
4
4
Newsletter support
Use email newsletter to keep membership informed of current news, promote club achievements, and deepen relationship with club
Laura G.,
1
1
Website support
Keep website and calendar updated to ensure new and existing members have all relevant information needed about club
3
3
Marketing support
Market club to new members and community supporters
4
4
Fundraising support
Organizing and implementing fundraising initiatives to support club
3
3
Grantwriting support
Identifying and applying for grants to support club financially
3
3
Sponsorship support
Seeking external sponsors to support club financially/logistically
3
3
Safety Coordinator
keeping the club safety programs up to date and maintaining a safety culture at the club
Hope C.,
1
1
Registration support
Help support club registration, esp around drop ins
3
3
Coaching support (administrative)
Support with managing the coaching schedule and finding coverage; supporting coaching meetings with agendas, follow up actions and minutes; preparing any documents needed; booking needed meetings; any other administrative support needed
2
2
Ice dot installation in August
come to the rink on a specified day and help get the track dots put in
Elisha G.,
1
1
Volunteer coordinator
keep track of club volunteers and ensure folks are doing their hours
2
2
Available ice time tracking
help us keep on top of whether spare ice becomes available
Teresa T.,
1
1