Volunteering at the GRYC

One of the key elements of the mission statement is that the Club is volunteer-driven. Only a small staff is hired during the summer months for the instructional programs and some of the administrative and maintenance duties. In order for the members' fees to be kept down and for the islands to maintain their beauty, all members are expected to pitch in. This is not a Club for people who expect to pay their fee and then let the Club run by itself.

To sign up for volunteer jobs and events, email volunteer@gryc.ca with the details of which job(s)/event(s) you are signing up for along with your names(s) and contact info.

Volunteer opportunities will be communicated to members in a variety of ways: Announcements at events and in Club Newsletter, notices on the boards at the club, and posted on the online job board. However, member initiatives are always welcome. If you have an idea of something you would like to do, talk to the appropriate Board member or the Manager.

Guide to GRYC Volunteer Credits

A minimum of 4 credits of volunteering every season are required by each adult member while children 16 and over are required to provide 1 credit each, though all are encouraged to do more. 1 credit is approximately 4 hours of work or one event (on average). Credits will be applied to each member of family, e.g. primary member & partner work a full club night = 1 credit each = 2 credits total. Children under 16 who participate as a volunteer may each substitute up to 2 credits for members over 16. See a sample form (pdf).

Some examples of credit values of volunteer activities:

1 Credit = approx 4 hours or ½ day or single event

2 Credits = approx 8 hours or full day event or activity

3 Credits = approx 12 hours or 1+ days

4 Credits

Please direct any questions to the Manager or member of the Board.