Volunteers

Volunteers are the lifeblood of Hopes Float, Inc. Since the corporation has no paid staff, all work to move the organization forward is done through the work of volunteers.  This not only includes the volunteer time during the actual trips, but the hours of pre-trip planning and organization.

We have enlisted the help of volunteers through publicity and word of mouth.  Our key volunteers are as follows:

Volunteer Coordinator: Tracks current volunteers and orientates new volunteers.  This person is responsible for facilitating Boater Safety Training, background checks of all volunteers, and coordinating volunteers when trips are scheduled.

Safety Coordinator: Facilitates the scheduling of the Boating Safety Course, and assists with safety training, (CPR, first aid) for the volunteers.

Grant Writer: Responsible for researching and writing grants for funding.

Boat Captains: These are individuals who have completed the boating safety course. These are the leaders of the trips, and are in charge of overseeing the volunteers and clients while on board the boat, to make sure all safeguards are in place to have a safe and fun experience.  In addition, the boat captains are responsible for transportation of the boat to the lake, all preparation and clean up before and after the trip.

Boat Volunteers: Individuals who accompany our clients on the trips. These volunteers serve in the capacity of hosts and can be fishing companions for those clients who are unable to fish independently.  In addition, these volunteers are responsible for assuring the clients are following the safety rules and regulations spelled in Colorado Boating Safety Course.

Office Support: These volunteers manage the paperwork of the organization. This includes printing of brochures, client information sheets, liability release forms, and other day to day paperwork involved in the smooth running of the corporation.

Trip Scheduler: This person is responsible for taking the calls from clients and organizations requesting a trip on the boat. The trip scheduler takes all of the client information, nature of the handicap, number of clients per trip, and gives this information to the volunteer coordinator when trips are scheduled.

Boat Maintenance: This team makes sure the boat is kept in working order.  They clean the boat when needed prior to trips or events in which the boat will be featured.  In addition, they are responsible for off season storage and winterization.