It's Volunteer Week in Clarenville. One of the biggest and
most successful Co-ops in Atlantic Canada - the Clarenville Co-op embodies the
spirit of volunteerism. Further, Clarenville Co-op is a key corporate sponsor
of the 2014 NL Winter Games - which will be hosted by Clarenville.
Many
Volunteers will be needed and we want you to get involved.
The Host Committee is looking for volunteers. Here's some Questions and Answers about this
volunteer opportunity. Hope you can join us - it will be an outstanding
opportunity for our town.
How do I get involved?
People interested in volunteering can contact the Games
committee by:
- Phone: Caroline at 466-4165 or 427-2433
- Facebook: www.facebook.com/Clarenville2014
- Twitter: Clarenville2014 @nlwg2014
- Email: clarenville2014@gmail.com
Isn’t it early to be recruiting for volunteers?
The NL Winter Games is a major undertaking. Our town of
almost 6,000 will host 1,500 athletes, coaches and officials. There is a lot of
work that must be done in preparation for that. The Host Committee has been
meeting since January and many sub-committees have already identified
volunteers. Already, we have almost 100 volunteers working away.
Can someone just decide to volunteer the day the games start?
We need to ensure we have enough volunteers available at the
right time to do what duties are required - so planning is important. We also
need to ensure volunteers are screened and have the appropriate Certificate of
Conduct through the RCMP which takes a bit of time. The earlier you let us know
you want to volunteer, the better.
What if I want to volunteer but I don’t know when I’ll be available?
That’s ok. At this point, we would like to know that you are
interested in volunteering so we have your name and contact information. We
will follow up with you later regarding your interests and what times you might
be available.
Can groups volunteers?
Absolutely. Already
we have spoken to various groups about volunteering. It’s a great idea to get
involved as a group or a staff from an organization.
Are there age limits on volunteers?
We are recruiting volunteers ages 12 and up.
What do you need volunteers to do?
The jobs are many and varied. You can volunteer to help
serve food to athletes, help with communications, assist with parking, help
with medal ceremonies, provide assistance with first aid, help write press
releases, entertain – all kinds of things!
What if I want to volunteer now but a year from now I’m not able to do
as much as I thought I might?
We understand life circumstances change. As long as you
indicate what you are able to do we understand the need to be flexible.
Do I have to commit to volunteering a certain amount of time?
No, there’s no minimum amount of time required.
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