The Disabled Afloat Riverboats Trust are always in need of volunteers to help organise and run our trips. In particular we always need people to train as trip managers, skippers, crew and for catering.
If, having read the information below, you would like to find out more about volunteering with DART contact Paul Treble on 01242 674 092 for an informal discussion on current opportunities.
Our application form is available for download. Click here.
Role (click for full job description) |
Duties |
TRIP MANAGERS |
responsible for organisation and smooth running of our trips. |
SKIPPERS |
responsible for the safe operation of the craft that we use and supervise those on board as they steer the boat and operate locks and bridges. |
CATERERS |
responsible for ensuring that everyone gets fed. |
CREW |
help with the operation of the boat and are responsible for ensuring cleanliness |
CABIN BOYS/GIRLS |
are put to work helping in all areas in the hope and expectation that they will progress to a more responsible role. |
| QUARTERMASTER |
We need a quartermaster to store and maintain boxes of cleaning materials, first aid boxes and games. These are passed from trip to trip so that we are not purchasing materials unneccessarily. |
| MARKETING DEVELOPMENT |
Since 2004 DART has been expanding each year. In the early days we were able to offer about 150 passenger days. in 2010 we have 712 passenger days. This expansion has only been possible by developing the market and contacting new users each year. We are in need of one or more volunteers to help with developing the market. Some of the tasks involved are:
- Talking with existing clients about their needs
- Looking for new ways to approach the market
- Attending conferences and other gatherings where there may be opportunities. Recent examples are:
- Carers forums
- AINA annual conference
- Working with suppliers to see what can be done to improve facilities
- Giving talks and presentations
- Maintaining the marketing database
- Production of newsletters
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