WMSC Volunteer Commitment

WMSC doesn’t exist without the support and dedication of our members, primarily through volunteering at our races and other events.  At the same time, our members find that one of their most memorable experiences with the Club is their time spent volunteering and the relationships with other parents that they develop.

Volunteering Expectations

The Club’s minimum volunteer expectations for parents are as follows:

• Parents (including guardians) are expected to volunteer at least eight (8) full days during the season per athlete, either on-hill or off-hill.
• Off-hill volunteering includes race office, socials and fundraisers. See Volunteer Jobs.
• Al least one parent is expected to volunteer each day in which you have an athlete in a sanctioned race at Whistler Blackcomb (ie Nancy Greene, Zone and Provincial races as well as the Spring Series, but excluding Whistler Cup).
• Parents and athletes are expected to volunteer at the Ski Swap.
• Parents are expected to volunteer at the Whistler Cup, regardless of whether you have an athlete participating.
• Volunteering at away races does not satisfy the volunteer commitment.

Athletes may also be asked by their coaches from time-to-time to volunteer their time for Club and community activities.  

Volunteering Requirements

• All volunteers must be members of WMSC, or another ski club that is a member of BC Alpine (or equivalent in other Provinces) or Alpine Canada.
• A WMSC volunteer membership is free.  Please obtain your volunteer membership here.
• All volunteers are ambassadors of the Club and are expected to uphold the Club’s Teamship Values.
• All on-mountain volunteers are subject to Whistler Blackcomb’s Site Safety Policy including the requirement to wear a helmet when on skis.

Non-Volunteer Payment

The Club recognizes that some families are legitimately unable to meet volunteer commitment, due to circumstances beyond their control.  The Club also recognizes that some athletes are living in Whistler on a homestay, without the support of their parents. To ensure that all parents are treated fairly, the Club is asking that parents who cannot meet our minimum volunteer expectations donate $1,500 per athlete to the Club.  

The non-volunteer payment option is not available as an alternative to volunteering: it is only for parents who cannot volunteer.  Similarly, the Club is not asking parents to make a pro rata donation if they attempt to meet but fall short of the minimum volunteering expectations.

Parents wishing to make a non-volunteer payment are asked to contact our administrative staff to make arrangements.