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Volunteer Opportunities with
Juan de Fuca Power & Sail Squadron
2011/12
New help is always welcomed and appreciated.
Through volunteering with Power Squadron, you gain the opportunity to
- contribute to the boating community
- meet new people who share a common interest in boating
- apply current skills and perhaps develop new ones
- network with other boaters and share resources and knowledge
- acquire personal satisfaction from being involved and making a difference
- gain experience in Power Squadron which may be applicable to work-related skills or resume additions
CPS offers financial benefits of membership as well. More information can be found on the CPS National Site. They also have several good articles on volunteering in the following issues of 'The Port Hole' magazine
Summer 2007, Page 2
Fall 2006, Page 10
Summer 2005, Page 5
Spring 2005, Page 3
If you are interested in any of the vacant roles, or would like more information, please contact the Commander.
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| Entertainment Officer Currently vacant |
What's involved? Attending Squadron Bridge meetings and possibly training sessions. Planning and attending social events for the squadron members and students (could be onshore or afloat) such as Safe Boating Graduation celebrations. How much time would it take? Approximately 3 hours a month, September to May. Why is it important? Creating social activities for the Squadron is an important element in Squadron dynamics. |
| Instructors for the Following Lessons: Characteristics of Boats Licensing and Registration Introduction to Plotting Plotting and Labelling Navigation |
What's involved? Presenting course material on a topic to the class and answering their questions during the lesson. How much time would it take? Varies. Each class is approximately 2 hours long, and the amount of preparation time varies for each lesson and each instructor. Much of the materials and visual aids are available, or you can create your own if you prefer. The Training Officer and other Bridge members are on hand to provide guidance and advice. Why is it important? Our purpose is to promote safe boating and provide instruction in marine techniques. CPS relies on volunteers to deliver courses to promote safe boating. Your knowledge and experience is valuable to the students. A variety of instructors and teaching methods is desirable in the program, and helps to lighten the load of all instructors and the Training Officer. |
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