Volunteer Opportunities Available
We are seeking volunteers for the Section Executive team!
These roles ensure good governance, strong communication, and the ability to offer trips, events, and training once again. Whether you have experience in leadership, love organizing trips, or simply want to contribute to your local outdoor community, there is a role for you.
How to apply:
What are roles are available?
- Section Membership Coordinator
- Section Climbing Program Coordinator
- Section Access Coordinator
Role Descriptions:
Role descriptions have been developed by the current ACC Thunder Bay Executive Team.
Section Memberships Coordinator
The section Memberships Coordinator plays a key role in fostering a welcoming and engaged climbing community. This position is responsible for supporting member recruitment and retention, as well as coordinating member communications.
Duties and Responsibilities
Membership Verification
- Verify that participants hold current ACC memberships and are registered with the Thunder Bay section.
- Support participants in completing required waivers and registrations.
- Provide regular membership updates at Executive meetings.
- Membership Engagement
- Welcome new members and help connect them with section activities.
- Support membership recruitment and retention initiatives.
- Act as a point of contact for membership-related inquiries.
- Contribute to the development of a section newsletter by gathering content, promoting upcoming events, highlighting member achievements, and sharing Section news and opportunities.
Partnerships and Outreach
- Build relationships with local outdoor organizations, schools, and student outdoor clubs to grow awareness of the section.
- Develop partnership opportunities that support member recruitment and engagement.
- Communicate with the National Office’s Membership Services team, as needed.
Desired Attributes
- Enthusiasm for community building and member engagement
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Reliability and accountability
- Ability to work collaboratively within a team
- Ability and willingness to participate in/ lead committees as needed
Section Climbing Programs Coordinator
The Section Climbing Programs Coordinator plays a key role in supporting the development, delivery, and growth of climbing programs within the Section. This position is responsible for coordinating instructional, mentoring, and recreational climbing opportunities that help members build skills, connect with one another, and safely enjoy the climbing community.
Program Coordination
- Coordinate the planning and delivery of weekly ‘Community Climb Nights’ during rock climbing season.
- Work with volunteers to schedule and support programming, ensuring the criteria for Trip Leaders and First Aiders is met.
- Price out and order gear, as needed.
- Support other climbing trips and events when possible.
- Help identify opportunities based on member interests and needs.
Volunteer Support
- Help recruit and support Trip Leaders and Assistant Trip Leaders.
- Assist with coordinating training and professional development opportunities for volunteers.
- Maintain records of Trip Leader status and certifications, as required.
- Help promote a strong culture of safety and responsible climbing practices.
Communication and Reporting
- Provide regular updates on climbing programs at Executive meetings.
- Maintain accurate records of program participation and activities (Trip Log).
- Inspect gear and report on its condition. Cut, measure, and relabel ropes, or remove gear from circulation, as needed.
- Update gear inspection policy and gear library rules, as needed.
- Contribute content for the Section newsletter, website, and social media channels.
Desired Attributes
- Enthusiasm for climbing education and skill development
- Strong organizational and communication skills
- Reliability and accountability
- Ability to work collaboratively within a team
- Initiative and problem-solving skills
- Ability and willingness to participate in/lead committees as needed
- Ability to have full Trip Leader status
Section Access Coordinator
The Section Access Coordinator plays a key role in maintaining and strengthening access to rock and ice climbing routes. This position is responsible for building positive relationships with landowners, Indigenous communities, partner organizations, land managers, and recreation groups to help ensure continued access to climbing areas, trails, and outdoor spaces. The Access Coordinator also supports stewardship and trail maintenance initiatives that enhance the long-term sustainability of the places we enjoy.
Duties and Responsibilities
Access and Relationship Building
- Build and maintain positive relationships with Indigenous communities, landowners, municipalities, conservation organizations, and other stakeholders.
- Act as a liaison between the Section and partners to help address access-related opportunities and concerns.
Stewardship and Trail Maintenance
- Help identify and address access issues affecting climbing areas, trails, and outdoor recreation sites.
- Identify opportunities for volunteer trail days, cleanups, and stewardship projects.
- Lead trail maintenance, stewardship, and access improvement initiatives.
- Work with Risk Management Coordinator to improve crag Emergency Services accessibility.
Outreach
- Promote a culture of Leave No Trace and responsible recreation.
- Explore opportunities for collaborative projects, funding applications, and stewardship grants.
Communication and Reporting
- Provide regular updates on access and stewardship initiatives at Executive meetings.
- Maintain records of access agreements, stewardship projects, and partner relationships.
- Help communicate access updates, closures, and stewardship initiatives to members.
Desired Attributes
- Enthusiasm for conservation, stewardship, and sustainable outdoor recreation.
- Strong relationship-building and communication skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively with diverse partners and communities.
- Experience with trail maintenance, climbing access, conservation, or outdoor recreation.
- Knowledge of land tenure, ownership, applicable laws and regulations and relevant GIS and geomatics skills are a strong benefit.
- Strong organizational and project coordination skills.
- Ability and willingness to participate in and lead committees as needed.
Questions? Reach out to accthunderbay@gmail.com
