The cornerstone of our organization is people! While we work to raise funds from a variety of sources, people are a treasured commodity!
IRC needs you! All rowers, friends and family of rowers and sports enthusiasts are welcome to volunteer at our events, or just around the boathouse on a beautiful day. There is plenty of work for everyone!
IRC Members are required to complete 8 volunteer hours per membership year. Adult Rowers are asked to volunteer an additional 4 hours for the year, while Masters Rowers are an additional 8 hours for the year. IRC is happy to accept your help whenever you are available. Volunteer opportunities are boathouse clean-up days, regattas, fundraisers, or serving on a committee. If you wish not to volunteer, you can buy out your hours for $20/hour. This can be done on the IRC Annual Membership Registration page or pay by check to IRC. A list of volunteer positions is listed below, but new opportunities emerge often! Email volunteer@indyrowing.org and our volunteer coordinator will help you get involved!
TWO TYPES OF VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED:
Event volunteers: This is a half or full day committment at IRC hosted regattas. Opportunities include on-the-water and land positions at regattas. Training is provided prior to the event.
Key Events: Indianapolis Indoor Rowing Championships (annual event), MACRA (2013), Big Ten Womens Rowing Championships (2012, 2013), Head of the Eagle (annual event); Bids for national events
Committee volunteers: This is a year-long commitment with monthly or bi-monthly meetings that offer volunteers the opportunity to significantly influence the rowing community!
IRC committees are chaired by IRC Board Members. Each committee sets its agenda for the year, and meets approximately every other month. Volunteers are needed for the following committees and are expected to attend the committee meetings.
Events Committee:
Chair: Heidi Heldt
Co-Chair: Peter Blum
SUB-CHAIRS NEEDED:
o Volunteer Coordinator: Coordinate community and rowing volunteers for IRC events
o Registration and awards: Coordinate registration process and awards
o Launch coordinator: Organize launch driver education and volunteers for regattas
o Timer coordinator: Train and organize timers for events
o Venue Chair: Coordinate venue arrangements and parking for events
o Merchandise: Help order, sort and sell IRC and event merchandise for key events—work with fund development committee
Communications Committee:
Chair: Lisa Lee
Projects: Communication among members; recruitment/retention of members; advertising among the Indianapolis community; support social media marketing and monthly newsletter; organize National Learn to Row Day; membership programs and policies
Outreach Committee:
Chair: Ann Stephens
Projects: Support IRC RowIndy programs for youth in Indianapolis Public Schools and provide opportunities for disabled individuals to row. This committee also plans community outreach events at Indiana State Fair, Indy Park events, athletic events, and in partnership with other organizations.
Fund Development Committee:
Chair: Bill Daugherty
Projects: Create revenue streams to support IRC scholarship and equipment fund. Oversee IRC’s financial assistance program and the process of determining awards.
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