Volunteering
We are a volunteer club. All members are expected to undertake some duties if they can (average 3 per year). Those under 17 don't have to do duties but it's great if they choose to. There is no upper age limit provided you are capable. Duties can be in the kitchen, bar or on the safety boats. See the details below:
The Bar
This is for over 18s only. This involves opening the bar, serving drinks and washing glasses. There are written instructions behind the bar, there are always other members around that can help and explain. Running the bar is good fun and will help you get to know other members. There is more stock in the stock room behind the bar. Please restock, moving old stock to the front.
The Kitchen
Kitchen volunteering is open to all over 16s, children aged 14-16 are welcome to help. There are normally 2 or 3 people allocated for each session. We try to provide hot meals for evening sessions and sandwiches/baguettes for lunch. The kitchen stocks a basic larder, we suggest you purchase food for your session and your expenses can be recovered. Please note that food and hygiene rules must be followed in the kitchen.
Important rules and points to note;
- Food must be prepared on site
- No ingredients containing nuts can be used (this includes ice creams)
- "How many should I cook for?" A rough guide is 25 for a Sunday lunch. 35-45 for a Wednesday evening. This is dynamic so please do ask for advice. 'Guessing the numbers right' is less important if you buy food that can be frozen.
- PRICE GUIDANCE
| Cost Per Head (Spend divided by the number of portions) | Double the Cost Per Head (The profit keeps membership subs down) | Add £1 to cover overheads (electricity, insurance, other running costs) | Selling Price |
| £1.50 | £1.50 | £1 | £4 |
| £2 | £2 | £1 | £5 |
| £2.50 | £2.50 | £1 | £6! |
| £3 | £3 | £1 | £7!! |
Race Box and Race Management
The Wednesday and Sunday race box teams are always looking for interested people to help in the Racebox. Great views of the sailing are guaranteed. The roles range from race officer to recorder. Further details are available in the file at the bottom of this page.
Safety boats
Safety Boat Volunteer Helms must be members aged 16 years or over and must posses at least RYA Power Boat Level 2 (PB2), ideally the RYA Safety Boat Qualification, or have a proven level of competence which shall be approved in advance by a Flag Officer. They must also be fit and able to operate the safety boat in potentially adverse conditions and assist sailors / craft that are in difficulty as required. Please read the relevant policies at Club Policies : Gurnard Sailing Club (gurnardsc.org.uk)
Safety Boat Volunteer Crews must be members aged 16 years or over. They must also be fit and able to crew the safety boat in potentially adverse conditions and assist sailors / craft that are in difficulty as required. Please read the relevant policies at Club Policies : Gurnard Sailing Club (gurnardsc.org.uk)
Experienced safety boat crew are always on hand to help new volunteers.
Not fit to volunteer
If you feel unable to volunteer as described above, please contact the Membership Secretary to discuss if there are other ways that you can help to support club activities. For instance helping in the race box or taking part in maintenance of the club and site.
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Last updated 10:53 on 20 June 2024
