VOLUNTEER POLICY FOR THE 2008/2009 SEASON

 Point System: Volunteer duties will be done on a point system calculated on the area, job performed and how much that area contributes to cover the subsidized fees.  Each point is valued  at $18.75 towards the subsidized fee.           

Volunteer Descriptions:

Arena Concession:  Working in the small concession in the arena, you must be 15 years of age to work in the concession, small children are not permitted in the concession with parents.  Even though your hours are set, quite often if it's not busy, you will be sent home earlier.   This is a great place to work for those sensitive to smoke, as the whole area is non-smoking.

Bingo Worker:  You will work at the table selling cards, bring a book as there are slow periods.  Except for the two marathons per year, the hours are 4:45 pm until 8:15 pm.

Bingo Kitchen Worker: This position is more suited to those who need to stay out of the smoke.  Be prepared to work with a cash register, serve food and do clean-up or dishes during off times. You will be under the supervision of the kitchen person.

Bingo Floor Worker:  You receive double points for this position BUT, it's hard work, you will be out on the floor selling cards and checking back bingos.  From experience last year some people said it was fun but others couldn't handle the fast pace.  This job is not suited to everyone.  Bingo is run on timing and is fast paced.  If you're prepared to do this job, you can finish your volunteer times twice as fast!

For registering 1 child you must earn 16 points for all programs except Canfigure which requires 24 points.

When you are registering 1 child you require 16 points plus 16 points for a second child with a family maximum of 32 points.  Canfigure requires 24 points to a maximum of 48 points.

ALL volunteers must provide a post-dated deposit by cheque or credit card for the amount of subsidy earned, for each commitment date chosen. Failure to attend the agreed upon volunteer commitment will result forfeiture of that deposit.

When using either the on-line or in-person registration, YOU WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED REGISTERED UNTIL ALL VOLUNTEER TIMES ARE CHOSEN AND POST-DATED VOLUNTEER COMMITMENT DEPOSIT CHEQUES ARE PROVIDED. 

With our online system, you pick your own volunteer times.  Because of past abuse of the subsidy system, we will not reschedule any volunteer times.  It is your responsibility to show up or find someone to take your place.    For all of the parents who take advantage of the subsidy - we thank you!