Volunteer Program

OVERVIEW

To run a high quality and functioning association, volunteers are required. Without volunteers, our association would simply cease to exist. But as we all now, volunteer burnout is a very real occurrence. The problem is, is that we do not notice the burnout coming sometimes until it is too late, and then we are left with unhappy volunteers, and amazing volunteers that quit. Because of this Red Deer Ringette is implementing a volunteer program.

REQUIREMENTS

Volunteer credits requirements are assigned to each player registered in the association from U10 thru U19. Each player has a responsibility for 2 volunteer credits per season. 1 volunteer credit is earned for up to 3 hours volunteered. Any volunteer shifts longer than 3 hours, will earn 2 volunteer credits. If you choose not to fulfill your player's volunteer requirements, there will be up to $200 fee charged automatically to the ramp account per player ($100 per VOLUNTEER credit not fulfilled, per player).

The volunteer bond is a requirement for all players ages U10-U19, (not including active start) in the Red Deer Ringette Association. Players who have registered but then either have been released to another association or withdraw from the program, are excluded from the volunteer Bond Program.

Volunteer Opportunities will be added to the website throughout the season and an email will be sent out prior to posting. It is your responsibility to keep on top of checking the website regularly.

The Volunteer Coordinator tracks volunteer hours and players with outstanding volunteer requirements.
Head Coaches, Managers, and Board Members are VOLUNTEER exempt.
1 volunteer credit will be awarded to Assistant Coaches, Junior Coaches and Team Treasurers, to recognize their efforts during the season.
Minor Box Officials, Jersey Parents, etc. are not eligible for volunteer exemption or credits for fulfilling those positions. Only the positions stated in the first and second points above are either exempt or earn 1 volunteer credit. The bond is designed to fulfill roles for the benefit of the association.
Volunteer bonds must be fulfilled for the season registered and are not transferable

Potential Volunteer Credit Opportunities (but not limited to)