Hardball Convenor - Board Position

Organization Details
Organization Name: Valley Gardens Community Centre
Address: 218 Antrim Road
Winnipeg MB  R2K 3L2
Website: http://valleygardenscc.com
Organizational Description: Valley Gardens Community Center is a growing recreational facility that offers programs, recreation and drop-in opportunities to the members of it community. VGCC serves East Kildonan, North Kildonan and Transcona areas
Volunteer Opportunity Details
Volunteer Opportunity ID: 4225
   
Description of Duties:

Valley Gardens Community Centre is located in East Kildonan.


As a convener, duties will include:


- Attend monthly board meetings, annual general meeting, and other meetings as directed by the board
- Once registration is over, go through spreadsheet (provided by Red River Baseball) to pre-organize teams
- Attend convenor meeting in April when teams are formed
- Find coaches and make sure they are all certified
- Go through equipment before season starts and organize them for each team
- Order new equipment and hats as needed
- Organize jerseys for players
- Once teams are formed, must email rosters to coaches
- Work closely with the softball convenor to set up practice/game schedule
- Organize pitching machine with all teams
- See if any repairs to diamonds are needed and communicate the needs to the VGCC general manager
- Ensure proper maintenance of diamonds (ex. regular raking)
- Attend games and cheer on the teams!

   
Skills Required:

- Strong communication and cooperation skills
- Strong organization skills
- Computer experience
- All experience is appreciated, but we will also train and support as needed.

   
Skills Gained/Related Careers:

Skills gained include: learning to collaborate within a group dynamic, holding a board of directors seat, developing leadership skills, and experience in team management and team cooperation.

   
Age: 18-30, 31-54, 55+
Time Commitment:

Time commitment varies. Some daytime correspondence calls may be made/taken. Emails can be handled evenings and weekends. Will be required to attend monthly board meetings and are expected to attend club initiated events.

Location of volunteer opportunity: Winnipeg
Does opportunity require a criminal record check? Yes
Will cost be reimbursed? Yes
Does opportunity require a child abuse registry check? Yes
Will cost be reimbursed? Yes
Opportunity is available to candidates that: Uses a mobility device
French speaking / Bilingual (French and English)
Speaks another language (other than French or English): Must be able to speak English as well.
Organization will provide: Supervision
Training/Orientation
How to Apply:
  • Online Application Form Below
  • Email: vgcc@shaw.ca (Include Opportunity ID)
Closing Date: Jun 30, 2026

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