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Serving the Recreational Needs of Our Community Since 1948
VOLUNTEERING HAS ITS PERKS
Active WGRC members receive discounts on programs and enjoy access to our 15-acre wooded campsite with heated, in-ground pool, pavilion with picnic tables, sand volleyball court, basketball court, gaga ball court and two playgrounds.
Volunteering can be as simple or as involved as you choose to make it. We ask that you become involved in one committee and help with one activity, as well as attend monthly meetings to be considered an active member.
ways to volunteer asap
Grounds Project | Anytime/ ASAP
Relocate hostas (plants) around the flagpole
Gaga Ball Pits - light dig-up to help with drainage
SPORT PROGRAM ASSISTANCE:
Support the athletic program coordinator for the sport interested in. Potential sports include soccer, volleyball, basketball and wrestling. Email info@wgrc.org for more information.
GROUNDS MAINTENANCE:
Responsible for maintaining WGRC camp grounds. Includes cutting grass, downing trees, cutting firewood, stump grinding, etc. Also includes any basic repairs and improvements needed to facilities on property. Email info@wgrc.org for more information.
POOL MAINTENANCE:
Open, maintain and close the swimming pool. Arrange inspection, ensure proper maintenance and chemical levels, identify equipment needs and arrange repairs. Email info@wgrc.org for more information.
HOSPITALITY:
Responsible for coordinating meals/snacks/drinks for general meetings. Email info@wgrc.org for more information.
PUBLICITY:
Responsible for advertising WGRC programming through local resources, such as Chesterland News and WG district PTOs. Maintain WGRC’s social media presence with updates about our programming and volunteer needs. Email publicity@wgrc.org for more information.
MEMBERSHIP:
Track and maintain list of members through meeting attendance, volunteer hours and program coordination. Work with WGRC program coordinators to create various member lists for communication purposes.
MEMBER ACTIVITIES:
Responsible for planning member activities such as the summer luau, clambakes, bonfires, cook-outs, and holiday events). Email info@wgrc.org or publicity@wgrc.org for more information.
SPONSORSHIP & FUNDRAISING:
In charge of revenue producing activities for WGRC. This committee organizes sports team sponsorships through local businesses, coordinates events to raise funds for grounds-related projects and searches out local sponsorship opportunities such as the WG Marching Band calendar and Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast placemat. Work with Publicity committee to create the artwork. Email info@wgrc.org for more information.
COMMUNITY OUTREACH:
Responsible for identifying and coordinating WGRC participation in any local community events such as Eddy’s Fruit Farm 4th of July Fireworks. Works with Publicity committee to host WGRC events for the public events Trick or Treat Street, Sports Gear Give & Take Day, Touch-a-Truck & Camp Open House and Bingo Nights, etc. Email publicity@wgrc.org for more information.
DAY CAMP COMMITTEE:
Meets with the Day Camp Committee Chair either immediately following the close of summer camp or the beginning of the year before camp begins to provide feedback on possible camp improvements. May also participate in helping to accomplish some of the tasks needed for the upcoming summer camps to run smoothly. This may include, coordinating craft supply orders, weekly ice cream purchasing, and any additional support help that camp may need. Email info@wgrc.org for more information.
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