VSC – Volunteering Program

The Vancouver Skating Club is governed entirely by a volunteer board of directors. Our primary mandate is to create an environment that maximizes the potential for all skaters and provides a positive experience for all members. The success of the Club depends on the volunteer efforts of the members. Volunteering in the Club is a great opportunity to learn about the sport of figure skating and how the club runs, as well as a fun way to meet other Club members and have a good time while helping out. There are many ways to volunteer in the Club.Parents who have suggestions for tasks are welcome to contact the Volunteer Coordinator directly to discuss. Thank you for volunteering. We appreciate your time and talents.

Families may choose to either:

1. donate the $150.00 fee at the time of registration, or
2. volunteer for the Club and submit a post dated cheque in the amount of $150.00 (Volunteer Deposit - post dated cheque for June 1st, 2011 cashed only if 15 volunteer credits are not completed during Fall, Winter, or Spring sessions.)

A post dated cheque (see registration form) must accompany the skater’s registration form in order for their registration to be processed. The $150 volunteer fee may be earned back by completing 15 credits worth of volunteer service. Credit values for individual tasks are listed below. The volunteer credits must be earned during the Fall, Winter, or Spring sessions.

Email notification will be sent out when volunteers are needed and tasks will be assigned on a first come, first served basis. It is the responsibility of parents to ensure they fulfill the minimum 15 credit requirement if they would like their cheque returned.

Volunteer Opportunities

• Music Playing
  (1 credit per session)
  Volunteers play the music for freeskate sessions or Club simulations. See music player instructions in the music binder at each rink.
• Ice Captain
  (1 credit per session and needed for approximately the first two weeks of each season)
  Volunteers take attendance and help collect buy ons. Attendance binders are at each rink.
• Test Days
  (credits will be given accordingly)
  Held throughout the year, volunteers play music for the skaters who are taking tests in various levels.
• Program Assistants
  (1 credit per session)
  Club skaters, age 10 and over, can assist the CanSkate coaches on the ice.
• Award Banquet
  (credits will be given accordingly)
  Annual event held after the Spring session, volunteers help organize and promote the event, sell tickets and decorate.
• Skating Galas
  (credits will be given accordingly)
  Valentine’s Day and Christmas galas are held when possible and volunteers help organize and promote the event and decorate the rink.
• Spring Fling Competition
  (credits will be given accordingly)
  Skate Canada, BC Region event held in March 2011. Volunteers are needed to organize and promote the event. Please contact the Spring Fling Organizing Committee for more information.
• Fundraising
  (credits will be given accordingly)
  Volunteers assist at various events held throughout the year.
• Other Tasks
  • Storage/Transportation duty
  • Equipment maintenance
  • Music Room duty
  • First Aid
  • At home tasks