Volunteer Opportunities

The cornerstone of any great 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! 

IRC Members are required to complete 8 volunteer hours per membership year and program participants are asked to complete more. Check your registration form for details. 
IRC is happy to accept your help when you are available.

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 one day committment at IRC key events and program.  Opportunities include on-the-water and land positions at regattas. Training is provided prior to the event if needed. Opportunities are posted about a month prior to the event and will be posted on regattacentral.com
Currently, IRC needs volunteers for the April 24, 2010 Indianapolis Collegiate Invite. Sign up on regattacentral.com or email Shawn Dresser, volunteer coordinator.

Committee volunteers:   

This is a year-long commitment 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.  2010 volunteer hour credits are listed after the committees.  Sign up on regattacentral.com under committee work–you can then select your committees!

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: Megan Treida
SUB-CHAIRS NEEDED:
o   Volunteer Coordinator: Coordinate community and rowing volunteers for IRC events (listed below)  FILLED
o   Registration and awards:  Coordinate registration process and awards for 2010 events
o   Launch coordinator for 2010 events: organize launch driver education and volunteers for regattas
o   Timer coordinator: Train and organize timers for events FILLED
o   Venue Chair: coordinate venue arrangements and parking for 2010 events
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; Indianapolis Collegiate Invite; Midwest Masters; Head of the Eagle; Bids for national events

Outreach Committee

Chair:  Ann Stephens
Projects:   Support IRC outreach rowing programs for youth, plan community outreach events at Indiana State Fair, Indy Park events, athletic events, and  in partnership with other organizations.

Fund Development Committee

Chair: Terry Horne
Projects:  Create revenue streams to support IRC scholarship and equipment fund.  Oversee IRC financial assistance program and process. Works with events committee.