VOLUNTEER INFORMATION

The Vancouver Thunderbirds rely upon our fundraising efforts to ensure our ability to provide excellent coaching staff, facilities and resources for all our members. As such, it is an expectation that athletes (and their parents, especially for our younger athletes) agree to be called upon for assistance at 2-3 club functions per year and 10 hours (minimum) of volunteer work.

Online membership purchases do not require a $100 deposit cheque. Instead, a $150 fee will be processed in January if volunteer hours are not completed between January-December of each year.

(Please note: there is a family volunteer fee maximum of $200). 

 

ANNUAL FUNDRAISING EVENTS

MANURE SALE (FEBRUARY/MARCH) 

  • Flyer Delivery takes place the mid-January/early February.

  • Manure Delivery takes place in March.

  • Mandatory for all athletes, parent help is also required.

LONGEST DAY ROAD RACE (JUNE)

  • 5k/10k road race taking place on campus at UBC, Vancouver.

  • Course Marshalling

  • Post-Event Barbecue

  • Set-up/Tear-down

HARRY JEROME INTERNATIONAL TRACK CLASSIC (JUNE)

  • A variety of tasks including track and field event support, equipment set-up and take-down, event liaisons, etc.

GUNNER SHAW MEMORIAL XC CLASSIC (DECEMBER)

  • A variety of tasks including bib pickup, course set-up/clean-up, marshalling, post-event awards, post-event lunch

ANNUAL BANQUET AND SILENT AUCTION (NOVEMBER)

  • Set-up, clean-up, solicitation of items for silent auction, etc.

VARIOUS CALLS FOR VOLUNTEERS AS NEEDED

  • Can include hands-on tasks to admin support for a project. Calls for volunteers will be made throughout the year as needed.