If you are new to volunteering, Canoe England will recognise the hours you dedicate to volunteering through our Paddlesport Rewards Scheme.
Volunteers can register their hours in the Canoe England Logbook. Once you have achieved 10, 25 or 50 hours of volunteering, you can send your logbook into us and in return you will receive a reward for your dedication and commitment to volunteering.
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To register onto the scheme, click here.
Our Paddlesport Rewards Scheme attracts all ages
The Canoe England Paddlesport Rewards Scheme is proving popular with volunteers of all ages signing up. Some of those who are already logging their hours are volunteering as coaches; some are working on club websites and behind the scenes; while others are helping at events and competitions.
Matthew Bishop, aged 13, is the youngest so far to register on the scheme. Currently a paddler himself, Matthew registered for the scheme after it was suggested by his coach, Martin. Martin says "Matthew is one of the youngest volunteers. He has had several operations to his feet this year which has kept him off the water for several weeks at a time. We encouraged him to be involved for the rest of the squad - timekeeping; rigger; preparing for events; slalom judging; assisting younger paddlers and gopher. He is always cheerful and helpful despite being in pain."
Matthew is the youngest (so far!) to registrer on the scheme and Louise is the oldest
Having already logged 25 hours, Matthew is finding the scheme beneficial: "The Paddlesport Rewards Scheme is good for volunteers - it helps me make new friends and gain more experience on the water. It will also look quite impressive on my CV in the future."
The oldest to register so far is Louise Clive (40-something!). A member of Gailey Canoe Club since 1999, Louise followed the rest of the family into the sport. Having already taken on roles as a school governor as well as being secretary for Korekushon Jujitsu Association, Louise has put her skills to good use within the club. The keen mother is now the club's secretary; keeps the club noticeboard interesting and up to date; created (with the help of her brother) and updates the website; is the event photographer; plus anything else which Louise feels will help the club to develop! Louise is now working towards the scheme's gold award of 50 hours: "I registered for the scheme because I am one of those people who still gets a kick out of getting a certificate!"