Paddle UK - Event Volunteering
OFFERED BY:
Paddle UKLocation(s): Outside of Nottingham City
Address where volunteering takes place: National Water Sports Centre Adbolton Lane Holme Pierrepont Nottingham NG12 2LUHow many places are on offer?
Purpose of Role:
As an organisation, we run a host of national level paddling events which include; National Canoe Sprint Regatta's, Freestyle British Open, Wildwater Racing British Open, Raft racing and Canoe Slalom competitions, all of which we heavily rely on volunteers to deliver. We are hoping to supplement the current volunteer pool by introducing new, Nottingham based volunteers to the team which we hope will convert into regular volunteers for our events. To retain new volunteers, we hope to provide training for specific roles to ensure the current team can impart their knowledge and skills onto others.
If you are interested in sport, and wish to be part of a volunteer community, please don't hesitate to get in touch and we'd love to explore what roles would suit you best!
If you are interested in sport, and wish to be part of a volunteer community, please don't hesitate to get in touch and we'd love to explore what roles would suit you best!
ROLE DESCRIPTION:
Would you like to join a community of Nottingham based volunteers delivering national sporting competitions and events?
If the answer is yes, read on to join our team of volunteers and be a key part of bringing the 2024 events to life!
Ahead of the 2024 events season, we have some opportunities for volunteer roles at the canoe sprint regattas based at the National Watersports Centre in Nottingham. Many roles are available, and the opportunity to move across roles to learn all about the event delivery in line with your strengths and interests.
The Sprint Regatta dates are:
June 7th/8th/9th
July 6th/7th
September 7th/8th
We are particularly interested in attracting new volunteers to be a long term addition to the current great volunteer team and bring some more expertise in many areas of the event. Most roles don’t require any previous experience or knowledge and can be taught on the job by our experienced volunteers. There may also be the potential to receive some formal training dependent on the role and longer term commitment.
All roles are needed for the whole weekend, with flexibility on timings for some roles.
If you are interested in performing any of the roles outlined below, please contact us on: volunteers@paddleuk.org.uk to confirm your interest in any of the roles. If you wish to volunteer but aren't sure which role you’d be best suited for, please get in touch and we can identify suitable roles.
VOLUNTEER ROLES
Race Starter
The starters are responsible for all matters concerning the start of races such as; ensuring racing rules are adhered to at all times, ensuring equipment is working correctly, that false starts are resolved appropriately, and communicating any discrepancies with the competition committee.
Knowledge or skills required: Good hand, eye coordination. Knowledge of the sprint rules and regulations is ideal, but can be trained.
Finish Line Judges
This role will monitor the racing and determine the results of the race using the timing system and photo finish system. This role can be taught on the day and provides a great view of the action whilst being a key part of the results team. One of the four finish line judges will be a 'Chief Finish Line Judge'.
Knowledge or skills required: Good long distance eyesight. Knowledge of the rules and regulations would be advantageous, however, relevant information will be shared on the day and isn't a pre-event requirement.
Photo Finish Operator
This role will ensure that the correct results are noted through use of the photo finish system.
Knowledge or skills required: IT skills.
Umpire
The umpires will ensure that the racing rules are being adhered to by competitors including but not limited to; ensuring competitors stay within their assigned lane, monitor and report any racing infractions through red or white flags, following the racing in a safety boat with a boat driver. This role is accompanied by a boat driver in pairs and will be rotated regularly throughout the day. This role can be taught on the day under the guidance of an experienced umpire / boat driver.
Knowledge or skills required: Knowledge of the sprint rules and regulations advantageous, but not required pre-event.
Results Processing
This role will consist of processing race results and determining progressions from heats to finals.
Knowledge or skills required: IT skills.
Boat Driver
The boat driver will accompany an Umpire role, patrolling the racing and acting as the first point of safety and rescue on the water. This role will require RYA Level 2 boat driver qualification and first aid certificate. This role will be regularly rotated throughout the day.
Knowledge or skills required: RYA Level 2 Boat Driver, and up to date First Aid certificate.
Boat Control
Boat control will be responsible for ensuring the competitors boats are within the equipment requirements. This may include boat safety, minimum boat weights etc.
Knowledge or skills required: No prior experience necessary and the role can be trained on the day.
Scoreboard Operator
This role will involve operating the scoreboard throughout the event to ensure race results are shown as quickly and accurately as possible to competitors and spectators. This role will work closely with the photo finish operator and the finish line judges.
Knowledge or skills required: IT skills.
Promotions and Demotions Lead
This role will determine the promotions and demotions from the confirmed results.
Knowledge or skills required: Knowledge of the sprint rules and regulations preferable, but can be taught on the day.
Medal Presentation Lead
This role will coordinate the medal presentations for all applicable events across a regatta. Leading a small team to ensure results are accurate and that relevant competitors are allocated their medals and trophies.
Knowledge or skills required: Organisation and teamwork.
Medal Presentation Team Member
This role will work with the Medal presentation lead to coordinate the medal presentations.
Knowledge or skills required: Organisation and teamwork.
Enquiry Desk
The enquiry desk will field sport specific questions which may need to be resolved throughout the event. Knowledge of the regatta schedule and rules would be advantageous.
Knowledge or skills required: Knowledge of the regatta rules and regulations, the event schedule and ability to raise concerns upwards.
Merchandise Stand Operator
This role will be to operate the merchandise stand across the event, dealing with spectators and competitors.
Knowledge or skills required: Friendly, engaging.
First Aid
The first aider will be the first point of call for any minor injuries to any competitors or spectators across the event. More serious concerns to be raised with the on-site paramedic.
Knowledge or skills required: Up to date First Aid certificate.
Welfare Officer
The welfare officers will be responsible for dealing with any safeguarding concerns across the event. A valid Time to Listen qualification is required.
Knowledge or skills required: Valid Time to Listen course.
If the answer is yes, read on to join our team of volunteers and be a key part of bringing the 2024 events to life!
Ahead of the 2024 events season, we have some opportunities for volunteer roles at the canoe sprint regattas based at the National Watersports Centre in Nottingham. Many roles are available, and the opportunity to move across roles to learn all about the event delivery in line with your strengths and interests.
The Sprint Regatta dates are:
June 7th/8th/9th
July 6th/7th
September 7th/8th
We are particularly interested in attracting new volunteers to be a long term addition to the current great volunteer team and bring some more expertise in many areas of the event. Most roles don’t require any previous experience or knowledge and can be taught on the job by our experienced volunteers. There may also be the potential to receive some formal training dependent on the role and longer term commitment.
All roles are needed for the whole weekend, with flexibility on timings for some roles.
If you are interested in performing any of the roles outlined below, please contact us on: volunteers@paddleuk.org.uk to confirm your interest in any of the roles. If you wish to volunteer but aren't sure which role you’d be best suited for, please get in touch and we can identify suitable roles.
VOLUNTEER ROLES
Race Starter
The starters are responsible for all matters concerning the start of races such as; ensuring racing rules are adhered to at all times, ensuring equipment is working correctly, that false starts are resolved appropriately, and communicating any discrepancies with the competition committee.
Knowledge or skills required: Good hand, eye coordination. Knowledge of the sprint rules and regulations is ideal, but can be trained.
Finish Line Judges
This role will monitor the racing and determine the results of the race using the timing system and photo finish system. This role can be taught on the day and provides a great view of the action whilst being a key part of the results team. One of the four finish line judges will be a 'Chief Finish Line Judge'.
Knowledge or skills required: Good long distance eyesight. Knowledge of the rules and regulations would be advantageous, however, relevant information will be shared on the day and isn't a pre-event requirement.
Photo Finish Operator
This role will ensure that the correct results are noted through use of the photo finish system.
Knowledge or skills required: IT skills.
Umpire
The umpires will ensure that the racing rules are being adhered to by competitors including but not limited to; ensuring competitors stay within their assigned lane, monitor and report any racing infractions through red or white flags, following the racing in a safety boat with a boat driver. This role is accompanied by a boat driver in pairs and will be rotated regularly throughout the day. This role can be taught on the day under the guidance of an experienced umpire / boat driver.
Knowledge or skills required: Knowledge of the sprint rules and regulations advantageous, but not required pre-event.
Results Processing
This role will consist of processing race results and determining progressions from heats to finals.
Knowledge or skills required: IT skills.
Boat Driver
The boat driver will accompany an Umpire role, patrolling the racing and acting as the first point of safety and rescue on the water. This role will require RYA Level 2 boat driver qualification and first aid certificate. This role will be regularly rotated throughout the day.
Knowledge or skills required: RYA Level 2 Boat Driver, and up to date First Aid certificate.
Boat Control
Boat control will be responsible for ensuring the competitors boats are within the equipment requirements. This may include boat safety, minimum boat weights etc.
Knowledge or skills required: No prior experience necessary and the role can be trained on the day.
Scoreboard Operator
This role will involve operating the scoreboard throughout the event to ensure race results are shown as quickly and accurately as possible to competitors and spectators. This role will work closely with the photo finish operator and the finish line judges.
Knowledge or skills required: IT skills.
Promotions and Demotions Lead
This role will determine the promotions and demotions from the confirmed results.
Knowledge or skills required: Knowledge of the sprint rules and regulations preferable, but can be taught on the day.
Medal Presentation Lead
This role will coordinate the medal presentations for all applicable events across a regatta. Leading a small team to ensure results are accurate and that relevant competitors are allocated their medals and trophies.
Knowledge or skills required: Organisation and teamwork.
Medal Presentation Team Member
This role will work with the Medal presentation lead to coordinate the medal presentations.
Knowledge or skills required: Organisation and teamwork.
Enquiry Desk
The enquiry desk will field sport specific questions which may need to be resolved throughout the event. Knowledge of the regatta schedule and rules would be advantageous.
Knowledge or skills required: Knowledge of the regatta rules and regulations, the event schedule and ability to raise concerns upwards.
Merchandise Stand Operator
This role will be to operate the merchandise stand across the event, dealing with spectators and competitors.
Knowledge or skills required: Friendly, engaging.
First Aid
The first aider will be the first point of call for any minor injuries to any competitors or spectators across the event. More serious concerns to be raised with the on-site paramedic.
Knowledge or skills required: Up to date First Aid certificate.
Welfare Officer
The welfare officers will be responsible for dealing with any safeguarding concerns across the event. A valid Time to Listen qualification is required.
Knowledge or skills required: Valid Time to Listen course.
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:
Most roles can be taught on the day, however if you already have people skills, some IT skills and a willingness to learn, that will be a great start!
WHEN REQUIRED:
This grid shows when you can volunteer for this opportunity.
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Are there age restrictions for this opportunity? Yes
Age Restrictions:
16+
Are there gender restrictions for this opportunity? No
Gender restrictions:
Is the opportunity accessible to disabled people? Yes
Disability restrictions:
Some roles are desk based, and some more practical. Please outline any accessibility or disability requirements when enquiring about the available roles and we will endeavour to work with you.
How long before volunteer can expect a response?
up to 1-week
How long to complete training and recruitment?
On the day training
Volunteer Expenses offered? No
Induction and Training offered? Yes
Support and Supervision offered? Yes
Has a risk assessment been carried out? Yes
DBS Disclosure required? No