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Volunteer Position
Apply by Aug 2nd 2017
Event Day Help - lots of options
Help build the sport of dragon boating in the OkanaganGood for GroupsGood for FamiliesGood for YouthGood for people with Special Needs and Diverse Abilities
The Kelowna Dragon Boat Club is once again looking for volunteers to help us make our 8th Annual Kelowna Dragon Boat Club Festival a safe and successful event.
Volunteer activities include both land and water responsibilities. Each volunteer will be provided with drinking water, apples and granola bars while volunteering.
We will be looking to fill the following positions on Saturday and/or Sunday. All help is greatly appreciated!
- Setup Crew Set up Tents and chairs, distribute garbage cans to beer gardens and throughout festival area. Arrive early before races start.
- BEER GARDEN HELP - must have serving it right certification and be legal age- serve our paddlers and friends - start 11:30 til 6 on Saturday; noon to 5 on Sunday - watch the finals and medal ceremonies too!
- TEAM REGISTRATION - Welcome Teams, distribute information to team managers. Arrive at 7:00 am Saturday til 3 pm, 3 hour shifts
-TIME KEEPERS / Runners - Record race times as boats finish the races. Arrive 7:30 am - Take results to announcer and post for paddlers viewing.
- LOAD BOATS- Assisting paddlers in/out of boats. Hold boats steady while paddlers load/unload, bail any water that gets in boats. GREAT JOB FOR STUDENTS! Arrive at 7:30 am for 8 am race starts both days.
- GATE KEEPERS - PAID JOB! - Direct vehicle traffic, allowing vendors to set up in beach area. Arrive at 6 am til 8 am and also 3:00pm. Different people each shift is okay. Both days.
- CLEAN UP CREW - All hands on deck. Take down tents, fold chairs, collect garbage. Arrive at 3:00pm - FOR SUNDAY - Saturday, help with general tidy up and lowering tents.
Students who volunteer to help will also receive a letter recognizing their volunteer hours
Kelowna Dragon Boat Festival - August 2017
Aug 26, 12am - Aug 28, 1am, 2017Two (2) days of racing fun at Tugboat Bay at Waterfront Park - KDBC Festival https://www.kelownadragonboatclub.com/festivals/2017-festival/2017-festival-information/
This volunteer position has no scheduling requirements attached to it. You can work out your availability and time commitment directly with the organizer.
You must apply before Aug 2nd 2017
Tugboat Bay - Downtown Kelowna
Waterfront Park
Kelowna, British Columbia
Kelowna Dragon Boat Paddling Society22 Hearts Beating as One - We believe in the spirit of health, community, fitness and fun. Our club puts together 22 'hearts' or paddlers into one boat to create community.
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