This free training / information session is targeted at:

1. Members of Lake Cootharaba SC who are already volunteering;
2. Members of Lake Cootharaba SC who haven't volunteered in the past but would like to start; and
3. Anyone who is not a club member but would like to get involved in a volunteering capacity at our sailing club.

The aim of this half day session is to provide attendees with the following:

• General information about the wide range of volunteer roles that are available;
• The availability and location of documentation that will assist volunteers to undertake the various roles (e.g. policy and procedures, role descriptions, checklists, etc.); and
• Shore based training on a selection of these roles.

The following topics will be covered:

• Introduction to volunteering at LCSC.  A brief overview of each of the volunteer roles.
• Availability of formal training for volunteers.  What courses (online and face to face) do we run to upskill volunteers?  What courses are available via other clubs and/or Australian Sailing.  Information about Australia wide recognition of training received and qualifications gained.
• What is the club policy in regard to developing the skills of volunteers and subsidizing course fees?
• Availability of documentation.  What documentation exists to help volunteers and where can it be found?
• What skills, experience and/or qualifications do volunteers need for the various roles?
• Using the volunteer portal.

The following roles will be covered in more detail:

• Start boat operations
• Base Duty (Beachmaster) 
• Radio Communications (the basics, general protocols, LCSC specifics).
• Bar duties 
• Course Setting Theory (this will be complemented by on-water practical training at a later stage - see below)

NOTE:

On water training is also being scheduled for those wishing to volunteer on rescue boats.  This training is being delivered in three separate one day courses (separate registrations required) as follows:

1. Powerboat handling course - this is an official Australian Sailing course that will be run by an accredited instructor;
2. Safety Boat Operator course – as per 1. above; and
3. Operating a Safety Boat on Lake Cootharaba - this a customised course being run by experienced club members and covering some of the techniques that are particularly relevant to our location (e.g. course setting, operating a rescue boat on a shallow lake, etc.)