Volunteers

"Ask not what your team can do for you,  ask what you can do for your team."  

Below is a list of the key volunteer roles that each team will be looking to fill from their parent cadre.  You need not limit yourself to one task!

Team Manager - overall administration and management of the team - central figure in creating the flow of communication both internally and between the team and all support systems - See RSL Thunder Manager General Guidelines  

Trainer - implement risk management programme within the team and enhance safety of players - Note RSL Thunder Emergency Action Plan Policy and list of Trainer Responsibilities.

Treasurer - manage the team finances and cash flow,  prepare budget, collect and disburse funds, present financial statements as required  - How to be a team treasurer document for support.

Timekeeper - man the timekeepers booth for all home games, ensure proper functioning of  equipment and run the game clock - RSL Timekeeper Guide

Game Sheet Compiler (Scorekeeper) -  assist timekeeper by completing game sheet - See ODWHA gamesheet tutorial   and OWHA list of penalty codes 
In accordance with ODWHA Constitution Rule Four, "The home team will be responsible for providing a scorekeeper and a timekeeper."

Statistician - liaise with league statistician - maintain team records, submit/post regular season game sheets as required - enter team details into ODWHA website - input game scores into ITSportsNet and ODWHA websites. 


Risk Assessment & Safety  - identify, assess, eliminate or minimize risk and abuse - Safety requires teamwork Information - uphold a social networking policy to promote responsible and maintain a record of Police Record Checks - code of conduct - code of ethics.
 
Dressing Room Supervision (Locker Room Keepers) - ensure the privacy of all players and to provide a safe and inclusive environment in the dressing room - ensure proper conduct of players and staff - OWHA Handbook Page B-3 See RSL Thunder Policy on Dressing Rooms.

Accommodation Manager - liaise with and book team accommodations for all road trips - ensure booking details shared with families - liaise with hotel staff.
 
Social Secretary - identify opportunities for and organise team functions, e.g. dinner, BBQ, team-building activity, end-of-season party, etc.
 
Fundraising Coordinator - establish a committee to develop and execute fundraising on behalf of the team in order to reduce costs to individuals - to include bringing in of sponsorship. Note RSL Thunder Sponsorship Policy
 
Clothing Coordinator - on and off-ice - responsible for co-ordinating provision of on ice uniforms (jerseys, socks, shell-pants) and facilitating the ordering of off-ice attire.
 
Media relations - maintain a link with local press and provide newsworthy stories for publishing in papers.
 
Photographer - keep a pictorial record of the team's season - provide images for team website and media as required.