Volunteers to the rescue
Thu 24 May 2007
Tracey Johnstone, Journalism
Volunteers are the lifeblood of any not-for-profit organisation whether they are involved in community or sporting activities.
The Federal and State Governments have been celebrating the significant contribution of volunteers across Australia through the 2007 National Volunteer Week.
The week of recognition activities has provided an opportunity for many clubs to publicly acknowledge the significant contribution of their volunteers.
For the Mooloolaba Yacht Club, its very existence is due mainly to the incredible work that a small band of volunteers carry out each week to support the club’s sailing activities.
Cotton Tree sailor Mike Clorin is typical of the many of the club volunteers. Each week he arrives, with clipboard and prizes in hand, and dispenses racing handicaps and course information, all with wry smile and a good sense of humour.
"I have been involved in club sailing volunteer activities in New South Wales and Queensland for nearly 40 years," Mr Clorin says.
"I love getting in and organising the Wednesday and Sunday fun races at the club.
“There is a lot of enjoyment for me in being involved with the sport and with the people who go sailing."
Mr Clorin believes the key elements to being a good volunteer are; being prepared to make a commitment, to turn up when required, to encourage participation in your club, always be happy and be happy to do whatever it takes to get the job done.
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