Category: Volunteers

Volunteer Needed: International Logistics

   1 December 2024    International, Organisation, Volunteers

The Marathon Racing Committee are seeking a willing volunteer to support them in the co-ordination, organisation and bookings for International Trips. This is an urgent role that needs filling ASAP to ensure 2025 internationals happen. We welcome enquires from anyone but especially someone with experience within the travel industry. There will be suitable guidance and support from experienced volunteers.

The role involves:

  •  Identify and book suitable flights and accommodation following input from the Chair of Selectors regarding team size, construction and is within budget. For 2025 this will include the German National Marathon Championships in May, European Marathon Championships in June, World Marathon Championships in September and the French National Marathon Championships also in September. Plus possibly the World Games in August.
  • Liaise with MRC treasurer and internal logistics admin re hotels, ferries and flights.
  • Liaise with ICF/ECA race organisers re transport to and from the airport and also the hotel.
  • Liaise with both the French and German Nationals race organisers re our juniors competing. 
  • Liaise between staff and PUK transport department re collections and return of the minibuses and trailer. This will include raising the Carnet with HMRC in good time following input from international logistics admin and sending to the team drivers.

Please contact the MRC Secretary here if interested.

Recruiting now: Expression of Interest for the MRC Selection Committee 2025

   31 October 2024    International, Selection, Volunteers

The MRC Selection Committee are seeking expressions of interest from members of the canoeing community who would be like to become part of the selection panel for Great Britain marathon canoeing. 

We are seeking people who have a sound understanding of marathon canoeing in the UK and an awareness of the processes involved for athletes seeking International Selection. We are particularly looking for individuals who demonstrate integrity, impartiality and good communication skills to join our committee. 

All interested parties should apply by email with a supporting statement (approximately 500 words) to the Chair of the Marathon Selection Committee, Nanette North, by Wednesday 6th November. 

Paddle UK are recruiting a new Independent Member of the Safety Advisory Panel

   12 July 2024    Governance, Volunteers

The Safety Advisory Panel provides guidance and advice to Paddle UK to support safety practice within all aspects of paddlesport. The panel comprises of the Director of Recreation and Development, External Safety Advisor, Safety Lead, representatives from each of the National Associations: Canoe Wales, Paddle Scotland, and the Canoe Association of Northern Ireland, RNLI representative, and four independent volunteer advisors who are appointed for their knowledge and expertise within the safety industry and or paddlesport. Occasionally, other relevant representatives are to attend where appropriate.

Paddle UK is now looking for a new independent member who will complement the existing skills within the group. For more information, visit their website here.

Election of Committee Members: Recruiting now!

   28 May 2024    ACM, Governance, Volunteers

The MRC will be re-electing committee members at the ACM on the 8th July. 

We are always looking for passionate people to join the committee and help drive positive change forward within the sport. 

If you are interested, please get in touch ASAP at marathon.secretary@vol.paddleuk.org.uk

There are various roles available with differing levels of commitment. 

We’d love to hear from you!

National Short Course Championships 2024 Entries now open!

   4 April 2024    National, Racing, Selection, Volunteers

The MRC are excited to announce the entries for the third edition of the National Short Course Championships are now open. You see the full event details and enter via our entries site here. This event also is part of the continuous assessment policy named within our selection policy. Full details can be reviewed here.

Entries close on the 2nd May with late entries closing on the 6th May.

We are still seeking volunteers to help out with the day so if you can spare some time, it would significantly help in the event running! Visit our recent website post here to find out more.

Seeking Volunteers – Short Course Nationals 2024

   28 March 2024    National, Organisation, Volunteers

We are seeking volunteers to help us run the National Short Course Marathon Championships 2024 on Sunday 12th May. Whether it’s helping with set-up on the Saturday or marshalling during the racing or even commentary, we need your help to make this amazing event even better. There are roles to suit everyone and every different time commitment.

If you are interested in volunteering even a little amount of time over the weekend, fill in the below form and the Short Course Nationals Race Leads will be in contact in due course. Thank you for helping us to make this discipline even better!!

Staff Wanted for 2024 International Marathon Races

   7 February 2024    Coaching, International, Volunteers

The Marathon Racing Committee are seeking volunteer staff to support the GB team at its international races this year.

It’s a fun and rewarding but tiring few days travelling with our best athletes, helping them achieve their best possible result. You will be an integral part of the team and help out in a variety of ways potentially including driving, general organising, drinks changes at portages, emotional support, and safeguarding. Teams are led by an experienced manager so new staff are well supported and all forms of experience are welcome to volunteer. All expenses are paid, and team kit provided.

We are looking for support staff for the following international trips in the 2024 season:

  • Waterlands Marathon – Amsterdam – 20th April – Juniors, U23’s and Seniors
  • Marathon World Cup – Brandenburg, Germany – 1st-2nd June – U23’s and Seniors
  • European Marathon Championships – Poznan, Poland – 25th-28th July – Juniors, U23’s and Seniors
  • World Marathon Championships – Metkovic, Croatia – 19th-22nd September – Juniors, U23’s and Seniors
  • French National Marathon Championships – Date and venue tbc – Juniors

Staff are urgently required for the Waterlands Marathon.

Please find further details below:

Canoe Marathon Major National Events 2024

   16 January 2024    National, Racing, Volunteers

The Marathon Racing Committee are excited to finally confirm all the dates and venues for the 2024 Major Events. Thank you to all the venues, clubs and organisers for stepping forward.

Sadly, year on year it has been harder and harder to find venues for these key events in our calendar. The MRC wants to re-emphasis to the community that without a variety of clubs stepping forward to host a major event, they will cease to exist in our calendar and at the level we have become used to. ALL clubs should be having serious conversations around how they can support the canoe marathon major events, whether that is through hosting at their home venue, using an alternative location or partnering up with another club. The more clubs that get involved the less work for everyone.

Vacancy: Trophies Co-Ordinator

   4 October 2023    Governance, National, Volunteers

The Marathon Racing Committee are seeking an organised and consistent individual to take over the responsibility of trophies and medals for our three major events.

For a overview of the role and responsibilities, click the document below.

If you are interested in taking on this role, please contact our chairman, Stan Missen, here. If you have any particular questions about the role, the current co-ordinator, Neil Urquhart, is willing to be contacted here.

We would like to have this role filled by December as we prepare for the 2024 season.

Volunteer at Short Course Nationals 2023

   26 February 2023    National, Volunteers

We are seeking volunteers to help us run the National Short Course Marathon Championships 2023 on Sunday 7th May. Whether it’s helping with set-up on the Saturday or marshalling during the racing or even commentary, we need your help to make this amazing event even better.

If you are interested in volunteering even a little amount of time over the weekend, fill in the below form and the Short Course Nationals Race Leads will be in contact in due course. Thank you!

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