Needs From: The Volunteer Center of Whatcom County

The Community Boating Center (CBC) is seeking a passionate individual to serve as Volunteer Coordinator for the 2020 season. 

The CBC Volunteer Coordinator works with the CBC Operations Manager, and is responsible for the following:

Working with staff to develop volunteer roles that further the CBC's mission, support its programs including social outreach Recruiting volunteers for various positions Providing positive experiences to CBC volunteers to ensure their volunteering goals are met Managing the CBC's volunteer systems, social infrastructure and social events Ensuring that the CBC's volunteer needs are met: annual events, tabling opportunities, work parties, daily operations assistance, programs support, etc...

The Volunteer Coordinator will initially work approx. 5 - 10 hours per week as they receive training and begin working with volunteers. The long term schedule will be flexible and will be determined to suit the Coordinator's other obligations and personal schedule, as well as the CBC's needs. Hours will fluctuate based on the seasonal nature of the CBC, and on the needs of annual events.

To learn more about this position email CBC Executive Director at  (info@boatingcenter.org)

The Community Boating Center (CBC) is seeking members from the greater Whatcom County community who have a passion being part of an environmentally aware social community that support activities on Bellingham Bay. Our committees work with the board in the following areas:

Advancement/Fundraising The Advancement Committee is seeking motivated individuals to assist with approaching sponsors, recruiting partners, researching and writing grants, and planning fun and educational fundraising events for the CBC. Board Development The Board Development Committee is seeking individuals to review and enhance board assessment and management procedures, and to recruit additional board members. Programs The Programs Committee is seeking individuals with experience in the following areas: outdoor education, risk management, safety analysis, program development, and grant writing. 

Committees meet as dictated by annual events and programs.

To learn more about joining a committee, email the CBC at (cbc.ed.2020@gmail.com)

The Community Boating Center (CBC) is a 501.c.3 nonprofit fostering safe small vessel recreation on Bellingham Bay. The CBC was founded in 2006 and began services to the public in 2007. Programs and services are available to the public. Much-appreciated tax-deductible donations, season-pass sales, dry-moorage fees, and rentals of sailboats and human-powered watercraft enable the CBC to provide the safety and skills education that are the core of the organization’s Mission. Volunteers are integrated into all aspects of the organization from maintaining boats, assisting with rentals, teaching educational classes, tabling and serving as board and committee members. 

The CBC is seeking board members to support and further the CBC's Mission. Board members meet on the third Monday; additional hours and meeting times are variable based on the season and the events in a given year. Board terms are three years, with the option to renew.

The Board is responsible for the following:

Develop and support the Vision and Mision of the CBC Secure adequate financial resources Manage committees and their progress during board meetings Serve on at least one CBC committee (Programs, Operations, Advancement, Board Development, or Finance) Build competence in the Board Guide and evaluate all services

Desired Qualifications:

Dedication to furthering the mission of the CBC Commitment to representing the CBC Experience in nonprofits or on nonprofit boards is a plus, but is not required

Interested applicants should email the CBC at (cbc.ed.2020@gmail.com)