Park Maintenance, Event Coordination, Gardening, Chantry Island Boat Tours & Sales
(Marine Heritage Society and Propeller Club)
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| Contact | Stanley Young, Chairperson, Southampton Propeller Club; Phone: 519-797-2157 * 226-668-9040; Email: vettes67@hotmail.com | |||
| Duties | There are various duties that the volunteers perform over the course of the year, see www.facebook.com/Marine Heritage Society/ | |||
| More Info Link | www.chantryisland.com/ | |||
| Benefits | Learn about marine history of Southampton and area, meet interesting tourists from around the world, interact with knowledgeable people and their stories | |||
| Clients | Tourists from around the world who travel to Chantry Island, meet residents of area, interact with town officials and town staff. | |||
| Ages | 16 year(s) and up | |||
| Suitable for OSSD | Yes | |||
| Suitable For | Anyone ; Adults (18+) ; Seniors (55+) ; Youth (12-18) ; Highschool students ; Post-secondary students ; Men ; Women | |||
| Areas of Interest | Culture & Heritage ; Event Coordination & Support ; Guide / Greeter ; Historical / Archival Activities ; Nature / Environment | |||
| Skills/Experience | Communication & Interpersonal Skills - guides describe Southampton & area, history of lighthouse keepers cottage on island, crew members provide history of lighthouse as you climb 106 step to the top ; Creativity ; Customer Service - friendly person as you deal with tourists from all over the world ; Dependability & Trustworthiness - available when scheduled for tours ; First Aid ; Friendly & Outgoing ; Leadership ; Listening Skills ; Marketing & PR ; Patience ; Planning & Organizing ; Self-Motivated / Work Independently ; Skilled Labour ; Team Work ; Web & IT | |||
| Commitment Length | Long Term (More than 1 year) - Propeller Club meets every Wed. afternoon at 4 PM at Walker House in Southampton | |||
| Interaction Level | Small Group - tours have maximum of 9 passengers plus 3 crew ; Large Group - Pioneer Club take on various projects throughout year in community ; Various Interaction Levels | |||
| Dates and Times | Various Dates and Times Available | |||
| Seasons | Spring - Preparing docks, boat, for tours and preparing Pioneer Park ; Summer - providing captains/guides/crew/tour base personnel for tours, park ; Fall - taking docks and boats out ; Winter - work in boathouse on projects ; Year Round - meet every Wednesday at 4 PM Walker House for social/business | |||
| Accessibility | Fully Accessible | |||
| Location | Walker House, High St Southampton, the Boathouse, Pioneer Park, Chantry Island | |||
| Number of Positions | Bruce County: 10 individual(s) ; Southampton: 10 individual(s) 20 individual(s) needed in total. | |||
| Training | Orientation ; Training is provided ; Training on the job ; of interest to anyone into marine history, boating, gardening, meeting tourists, working with the public | |||
| Transportation | Car required ; Volunteer is responsible for their own transportation | |||
| Cost | Propeller Club Registration is $20 per year and $1 for Loonie jar per meeting | |||
| Police Check | Not Required | |||
| Liability Insurance | Available | |||
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| Organization Name | Marine Heritage Society and Propeller Club | |||
| Office Phone | Chantry Island Tour Base: 519-797-5862 | |||
| Toll Free Phone | Chantry Island Tour Base: 1-866-797-5862 | |||
| Website | www.chantryisland.com | |||
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