The Sponsorship Secretary will keep the current sponsorship spreadsheet updated by liaising with the treasurer and membership secretary. They will also be involved in finding new sponsors especially businesses to enable us to maintain Hazel for her well-being trips. The Membership Secretary will be help to maintain the current spreadsheet
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Voluntary Charity Shop Staff
We are looking for volunteers who can offer a range of help in the shop. Maybe you want to get some retail experience, sort donated items, meet new people, serve customers on the till, or help with general cleaning/sorting out? We welcome people of all backgrounds and appreciate any time
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We are looking for a Marketing and Education Manager to oversee all publicity and help to produce new items as necessary. We are looking for someone to find new areas for marketing and education to spread the word further about The Wooden Canal Boat Society’s work. If necessary, to work
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The role of a Charity Trustee is well described on the Charity Commision website. This of course is written to cover all sizes and kinds of charity, but the essential duties are described in this leaflet. See also: The essential trustee: what you need to know, what you need to do. We
Continue readingGeneral Marketing Volunteer
General Marketing Volunteers ensure that: – the leaflet holders in our shop and at Portland Basin are kept well stocked – liaise with Portland Basin museum staff re our displays – general maintenance of all marketing materials by working with the relevant managers. We are looking for someone that can
Continue readingDo You Have Practical Engineering Knowledge?
Volunteer wanted to look after engines for the Wooden Canal Boat Society (WCBS). Practical engineering knowledge and a positive attitude essential. Find other voluntary roles at the WCBS: Do-it.org search. Membership application form Online application form (needs printing) Contact Us [contactform email=’general@wcbs.org.uk’]
Continue readingBoat Maintenance help needed
In November 2015 “Forget me Not” went on dock at Ashton Packet Boat Co to have her skeg re-fitted, bottom caulked, shoeing and ice plating renewed and propeller rfurbished ready for lots more Hazel Rejuvenated towing and recycling trips in coming years. Boat fans in the Northwest, here’s a rare opportunity to
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CAN YOU HELP -as a volunteer restorer, skipper, crew member, finance person or trustee? Restoring and using historic wooden boats takes lots of time and dedication. Our wonderful team of volunteers, under the expert guidance of Hazel our volunteer co-ordinator, are working non-stop on the last tiny details on Hazel-the-boat
Continue readingWCBS Volunteer questionnaire
We’re always grateful for our volunteers but now we’re asking for one more thing. Here’s a call for feedback – we need it to please the Big Lottery folks who were so kind as to award us the cash to do Hazel up, so even if you have volunteered just
Continue readingCrew training – now’s your chance! PLEASE NOTE-CONTACT PHONE NUMBER HAS BEEN AMENDED
It is time! who wants to drive a brand spankingly refitted wooden boat then? Whilst crewing and skippering the Hazel will demand skill and responsibility, it will also be a rewarding, enriching and life-affirming experience. Sound interesting to you? then read on… What’s involved A Crew Member’s tasks may include
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