Volunteering
The operation of the club and the services it provides to its members depends almost entirely upon the volunteer efforts of Nakkertok member volunteers.
Several Ways To Help
The spirit, essence and history of Nakkertok are characterized by a strong tradition of, and commitment to, volunteering by present and past members of the club. In fact, the operation of the club and the services it provides to its members depends almost entirely upon the volunteer efforts of Nakkertok member volunteers. This has helped to build a strong sense of community and ownership among Nakkertok members.
Volunteer opportunities are often coordinated through the Nakkertok ivolunteer page at nakkertok.ivolunteer.com. Please take a look there for more information and to sign up.
Nakkertok members can support the club by volunteering their time and energy in a wide range of areas:
- Communications
- Fundraising
- Racing Program
- Events / Races
- Learn to Ski Program
- Adventure Program
- Trails and Facilities
- Board and Committees
A significant number of volunteers are needed to coach/assist the Learn to Ski (LTS) program. Please note that experience in coaching and expertise in skiing is not required as you can be paired with another coach. Please email LTS.director@nakkerrtok.ca if you are interested.
Volunteers are always needed to help maintain and improve the trails. If you are interested in volunteering please contact trails.bod@nakkertok.ca.
Canadian Ski Patrol
Are you a Nordic skier looking for a fun way to keep busy and fit next winter? Join the ski patrol for top quality first aid training then spend your winter on the trails helping out those who need it. It’s a great way to make your volunteer contribution. Read more on this page.
Mandatory Commitment
Nakkertok members acknowledge and accept specific volunteer commitments when they register to join the club. Specifically:
- Each adult individual or family member with no children participating in any club program will contribute two days of volunteer time to the club annually
- Each parent of a child participating in Nakkertok’s Learn to Ski will contribute two days of volunteer time to the club annually
- Each parent of a child participating in Nakkertok’s Racing or Adventure Programs will contribute six days of volunteer time to the club annually
Fee-in-lieu of Volunteer Work
Nakkertok recognizes that for some adults / parents who do not have children in the racing program, it may not be possible to meet the required volunteer commitment. For this reason, we offer these adults / parents an opportunity to pay a fee in lieu of volunteer work. This option is not available, however, for parents with children in a racing program as these competitive teams require a great deal of volunteer support.
During the registration process, Nakkertok members are asked to identify their broad areas of interest for volunteer work. Subsequently, they will be contacted by Nakkertok volunteer coordinators in those areas to discuss and formalize the specific volunteer tasks they will undertake. It is very important that all Nakkertok members honour their volunteer commitments as all Nakkertok members depend on it.