Thank you for making a difference in a young person’s life.

Vounteering is good for you.

Here's Why

Thank you for your interest in volunteering with the

George Pocock Rowing Foundation.

Our programming is made possible by both passionate staff and volunteers. Your contribution as a volunteer is greatly appreciated and necessary for us to continue to do our work.

If you are interested in getting involved with the Foundation please read through the requirements and volunteer opportunities below and contact Rachael@pocockfoundation.org

Volunteer Requirements

  • Sign up to volunteer by contacting Rachael@pocockfoundation.org 

  • Sign any waivers associated with your volunteer activity

  • If you are working directly with kids, you might be asked to complete any or all of the following:

    • SafeSport Training

    • Background check

    • Sexual Harassment Prevention Training

  • Review the Volunteer Orientation

  • If you signed up to volunteer but can no longer complete your volunteer role, please let us know with as much time as possible.

Volunteer opportunities throughout the year:

    • Support 26.LU (set up, AV, bring a team)

    • Support the Row to the Future Breakfast (set up, slides, be a Table Captain)

    • Make donor thank you calls after the Year-End Appeal and/or Row to the Future Breakfast

    • Support PYR (food tent, parent coordination, team store management)

    • Participate in the Media Cup practices/race (cox, row, coach)

    • Support ErgEd by moving ergs to different schools

    • Support Camp Lucy (prepare/shop for or bring lunch, coach)

    • Participate in Corporate LTS (cox, row, coach)

    • Support Sport Sampling Days (help introduce kids to rowing)

    • Help solicit sponsors for the RTTF Breakfast

    • Semi-regular, on-call consultations on professional topics like:

      • Employment Law/Contract Law/Liability/Insurance Law

      • Marketing/Use of AI

Volunteer Incentives through your Employer:

Did you know? Many employers will match not only your donations, but also your volunteer hours. Check if your company offers volunteer hour matching and multiply the impact of your time with us!