As a volunteer-run club Kanata Nordic\u2019s success depends on member contributions and involvement. It is expected that all members will commit to volunteer in some way through the season for a one-time or longer running volunteer commitment. Some programs, such as racing, will require a set volunteer commitment.<\/p>\n
Volunteering can be very rewarding and often you get back more than you put in. Rewards include new skills, new friends and contacts, personal pride and accomplishment, the opportunity to share knowledge and skills, being part of a community and, of course, just having fun. There are volunteer opportunities are available to suit everyone\u2019s time, schedule and skill set.<\/p>\n
Fee-in-lieu of volunteer work:<\/strong>\u00a0All adult members are expected to help the club operate through by volunteering. There are a range of volunteer opportunities throughout the year that can be done onsite or at home. Those who cannot contribute time can pay a fee-in-lieu of volunteering: $75 for dual-parent family & couple memberships; $40 for single parent family & individual memberships. You can select this option at registration. Parents of athletes in the Racing Program cannot choose this option as the program need is too great.<\/p>\n There are many volunteer tasks that take a modest amount of time and little to no experience. These include things like helping out at our Pretzel Race (handing out water to racers, working at the food table, collecting race bibs, etc.), at our Club fun\/ social events (Fun Run, Social ski & potluck nights, members\u2019 race challenges, end-of season appreciation day \u2026.only with your help can we make these happen!), at our trail maintenance days (light-to-medium manual labour outdoors), helping to direct traffic to maximize our parking area for an hour at the start of ski lessons, and many more. For these tasks we generally send out a club-wide email when the help is needed and you simply respond to that.<\/p>\n Assistant coach for the teen ski fit program. Sharing the instruction duties in teaching the skate ski technique.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n Task: \u00a0Moving chalet equipment from chalet to container at 411; moving deck box from cabin to container at 401 Task:\u00a0 organize parking during lessons at 411; needs 1 person Task: Gate ambassador to restrict access to parking lots at 401 and 411 on weekends IF MEMBERSHIP REMAINS HIGH; inform visitors about members only policy and note other parking options; needs many volunteers Time Commitment:<\/strong><\/em>Most of the need is later summer and early fall; can be done anywhere.<\/p>\n Kanata Nordic\u2019s new community program aims to lower the barrier to winter fitness for all by introducing snowshoeing and cross-country skiing to Ottawa residents who would not otherwise access these activities.<\/p>\n We know that outdoor activity levels are much lower in winter, and how important fresh air, exercise and community are for physical and mental well-being.\u00a0For many, the initial cost of equipment and not knowing how to start are deterrents, particularly amongst newcomers to Canada and and lower income sectors.<\/p>\n In our first year (winter 2019) we hosted participants from Burundi, Egypt, India, Indonesia, Sri Lanka and Syria.<\/p>\nGeneral Tasks
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Leader \/ Assistant for Learn to Ski Program \u2013 Jackrabbits<\/h5>\n<\/div>\n
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Youth Ski Program Opportunities\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Leader \/ Assistant for Teen Ski Fit Program<\/h4>\n
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Facility Opportunities\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
Facilities Set-Up<\/h5>\n
\nTime: About 2 hours maximum on a weekend morning in late November<\/div>\n<\/div>\nFacilities Set-Up<\/h5>\n
\nTime:\u00a0 About 2 hours maximum on a weekend morning in mid-April<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nRental Equipment Setup<\/b><\/h5>\n
\nTime: About 2 hours maximum on a weekend morning in mid-April<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nRabbit Safety Parking\u00a0<\/strong><\/h5>\n
\nTime: about 30-40 minutes near start of each lesson;\u00a0 can be for season or for 1 or more sessions<\/p>\n<\/div>\nParking Ambassador\u00a0<\/strong><\/h5>\n
\nTime:\u00a0 2 hour shift on Saturday and Sunday mornings; can be one time or many times<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nSki & Snowshoe Rental Shop Attendants<\/h5>\n
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Communications<\/h3>\n
Grant Writing & Fundraising Lead or Support Person<\/h5>\n
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Translation<\/h5>\n
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Community Program\u00a0Opportunities\u00a0<\/strong><\/h4>\n
Planners and On-snow Leaders and Assistants for All-ages Skiing and Snowshoe Sessions<\/h5>\n<\/div>\n
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Photographer<\/h5>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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