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 and program participants are asked to complete more. Please check your registration form for details. IRC is happy to accept your help whenever you are available. Please contact Coach Jackie if you would like to schedule a time to complete your hours.
A short list of volunteer positions is listed below, but new opportunities emerge often! Sign up on regattacentral.com under volunteer or 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 key events and program. Opportunities include on-the-water and land positions at regattas. Training is provided prior to the event. Details about the events committee, the IRC hosted regattas and directions to the IRC venue are located on our events pages. Please click here to volunteer for an IRC event!
Committee volunteers:
This is a year-long commitment with monthly or bi-monthly meetings that offers 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. Contact the committee chairs for details.
Membership Committee
Chair: Dan Hoyniak
Projects: Member recruitment and retention; National Learn to Row Day, member picnic; Fall Dinner; membership programs and policies
Events Committee
Chair: Heidi Heldt
SUB-CHAIRS NEEDED:
o Volunteer Coordinator: Coordinate community and rowing volunteers for IRC events, Shawn Dresser
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 2010 events, Eric Stoll
o Merchandise: help order, sort and sell IRC and event merchandise for key events—work with fund development committee
Projects/ Key Events: Indianapolis Indoor Rowing Championship, MACRA, Big Tens, US Club Nationals. Head of the Eagle; Bids for national events
Outreach Committee
Chair: Ann Stephens
Projects: Support IRC outreach rowing programs for youth in Indianapolis Public Schools, plan community outreach events at Indiana State Fair, Indy Park events, athletic events, and in partnership with other organizations.
Fund Development Committee
Chair:
Projects: Create revenue streams to support IRC scholarship and equipment fund. Oversee IRC financial assistance program and process. Works with events committee.
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