volunteering
To allow the club to meet the requirement to legally stage events we need volunteers to carry out tasks for which we will provide training opportunities.
At each event we require Marshals, First Aiders, Clerks of the
Course, Scrutineers and Site Security. It is not possible for use to
run events safely without the active participation of all Guardians
and parents of riders attending events. In addition to the regular
events we also rely on volunteer assistance in track and Balbackie
site and access route maintenance, public and promotional events
such as Prince Trust and community events and a number of management
and administrative areas. Volunteer member assistance in this work
is invaluable to the club, the riders and the communities within
which we work (and ride).
We offer training opportunities for our volunteers and some of these
- First Aider training, for instance, provide a valuable life and
community skill. Our modern approach to volunteering provides
benefits to all those involved - both the giver and receiver of the
services volunteered.
We are working closely with Volunteer Scotland and other
organisations who have a wealth of knowledge and skill to offer.
Volunteer of the Year Award 2008
This year
recipient of our top award goes to Richard Moffat, a member
who has committed himself fully to our club, in so many
ways. He has a tremendous love and commitment to biking, his
commitment
go well above the call of being just a Club Director. He is
our Treasurer - keeping us right, dealing with our
Accountants and the Tax returns,
our Web Master - So professional, with praises and comments from
many
external bodies.
He helps with our events Registration and he has given me
outstanding support over the last few years, for which I am
indebted to him. It is great with pleasure to announce that
Richard is this year's Volunteer of the Year Award
regards
Bob Reid
Volunteer Award 2007
The Club Volunteer of the Year Award goes this year to Ali Jones. Many
of you will have met and seen Ali helping out at our events
. scrutineering, marshalling and other task needing done. What you may
not know is that Ali is the main man when it comes to preparation
and grading of Balbackie tracks. With his JCB, hard work and ready
smile Ali puts in many hours every year to make sure our tracks are
just right on the day. He also travels many miles, sometimes
half way across Scotland after long shifts, just to make sure that
he can be there to get the job done. When you next see him make sure
you shake him by the hand and thank him for his hard work. A well
deserved award for a job well done! Thanks Ali.
Volunteering In Scotland
Our thanks to the staff at the Volunteer Centre North Lanarkshire for
their assistance, advice and guidance since the club started. We
cannot recommend them highly enough.
If you are a new or existing organisation run by the members or
unpaid volunteers then contact your local volunteer centre - they
are a valuable resource to you and you will find them a great
benefit. With their skill an knowledge they can guide you in matters
of funding application, additional resources, Organisations and some
of the legal issues you may face