| Thanks to all those who made it out to he volunteer info night Monday, August 17th. If you were not able to attend the meeting, no worries we will contact you shortly to confirm your roles and availability . If you have any questions on volunteering contact Jeff at
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Without volunteers there would be no Mobility Cup. So, thank you very much for your interest. It is greatly appreciated! The 2009 Mobility Cup is going to be the most exciting yet – and a standout event in the history of
disabled sailing in Ontario. But the success of the event is totally dependent on volunteers making it happen. The opportunities to help are many and varied – as are the rewards. And, in case you were wondering, as a volunteer you don't have to know anything about sailing or step off dry land! Why help?Disabled sailing is a wonderfully challenging sport. It provides participants, with mobility or other impairments, unique opportunities to build confidence and self-esteem while enhancing independence. Imagine the ability to leave your wheelchair behind and enjoy the freedom that can be found on the water! Whether sailing competitively or just recreationally, the impact in both physical and psychological terms is profound. Who wouldn't want to help make that happen?
“Sailing saved me. I found that most of my limitations were in my mind. I realized that there
were some things that I couldn’t do, but there was a whole pile of things that I could still do.”
– disabled sailor Danny McCoy What's involved?Running a major showcase event such as the Mobility Cup requires all manner of contributions, from just a few hours of your time one day to a week long commitment. We need people early in the morning, during the day and late afternoon / evening. We have opportunities that require no sailing knowledge to ones where your skills and expertise in the sport can be put to direct use. Just indicate on the Volunteer Form and we will follow-up and find the job that's right for you. But what we need most is the energy and enthusiasm that comes with volunteering to help us make this event a truly memorable one for the participants. What's in for you?The rewards are as varied and personal as people's motivations for volunteering. Some examples: - satisfaction in knowing you made a difference, one person or one act at a time.
- knowledge that you made a lot of peoples' hopes and dreams come true in making the event possible.
- thanks from a very grateful Organizing Committee and the Disabled Sailing Association of Ontario!
- experience in being part of a volunteer team and in handling all the challenges involved – combined with a real sense of participation and a great sense of fun!
- new friends and relationships, through meeting and dealing with participants, volunteers and all the people involved in this wonderful event.
- …and the great feeling that comes from knowing you delivered on your commitments.
"Of all the volunteer jobs I have (and I have several), this one of the more gratifying. It is great to go out with people for whom this time on the water is the highlight of their week. You really feel you are contributing something to their well being."
– volunteer Marcel Deurvorst Questions?Call Drew Robertson at 416.789.7211 ext. 225 | Please complete a Volunteer Form |
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