Our Amateur Radio club thrives because of its dedicated volunteers. From emergency communications to educational workshops, our club plays a vital role in the community. But to continue growing and offering these opportunities, we need your help.
Why volunteer?
The future of our club depends on volunteers like you. Volunteering strengthens the Club, builds connections, and leaves a lasting legacy for the future of Amateur Radio. It’s an opportunity to give back while developing your own skills and deepening your involvement in the hobby.
How you can help
Even a few hours of your time can make a big impact. You can help with:
- Setup and tear down of club activities like monthly meetings and Radio in the Park
- Welcoming and registering attendees at club activities like Hamfest or Field Day
- Providing support to courses and workshops
There are also some longer-term club roles that need new people to take them over from long-term volunteers who are looking for a change. Each one could be filled by a single person or divided up and done by several people. In fact, some are definitely group activities and so we’re establishing working groups where it makes sense. No experience needed for any of these roles – we’ll train you and stick with you while you learn the ropes and beyond.
Benefits to you
- Be part of a team that shares a passion for amateur radio and technical hobbies
- Gain experience in a supportive, volunteer-driven environment
- Take on new roles and develop valuable skills
- Build lasting friendships with fellow members
- Share your expertise and mentor newer members
- Know that you’re shaping the future of the Club
Be a part of something bigger. Volunteer now!
Below, you’ll find the descriptions of a range of volunteer roles with the Club, some short-term and some longer-term. And we list them all here, even though some are currently filled (indicated below).
SHORT-TERM VOLUNTEER ROLES
OARC Carp Hamfest on-site volunteers
We need a small army of volunteers for the event itself (Saturday, September 6, 2025):
– venue set-up (afternoon of the day before)
– road sign set up and take down
– parking lot and tailgate relations
– vendor registration
– front-door ticket seller
– inside vendor relations
– photographer
– talk-in (on-air notice on local repeaters)
– announcer
– OARC membership and extras table
– venue tear down and clean up
CLICK HERE to volunteer to help out at Hamfest
Club activity photographers
We appreciate our volunteer activity photographers!
For OARC activities, community events, courses and workshops, we like to include up to 10 photos in the report posted on the OARC Website. Photos should ideally capture OARC members and other Amateur Radio operators close up, preferably with their Amateur Radio equipment in view.
If you are planning to take some photos, please let us know and we will and provide some guidance (e.g., criteria, file size, file type, where to send).
Send a message to the Web Administrator by clicking Contact Us.
Workshop leaders
OARC workshop leaders are responsible for planning, organizing, and leading hands-on workshops that may include Get-on-the-Air (GOTA), soldering skills, kit building, pico balloon assembly, Fox hunting and Geo Foxing Activities, and more. Leaders will:
– Provide input to the workshop plan
– Manage tools, kits, and supplies
– Ensure set-up and tear-down / clean up of workshop space
– Facilitate the workshop (teach, guide, supervise, demonstrate)
– Create a welcoming and inclusive environment
– Collect feedback for future workshop improvements
OARC members who are experienced Amateur Radio operators with strong technical skills, a passion for teaching, and the ability to engage people of all backgrounds and skill levels should Contact the Prez to discuss leading one or more OARC workshops.
VOLUNTEER WORKING GROUP ROLES
Equipment-upgrade working group
In addition to the role of Equipment Coordinator, the OARC is establishing a volunteer equipment-upgrade working group (WG). This WG will provide input to the VE2CRA repeater upgrade plan and then provide hands-on support in installation and performance monitoring. The WG will also look at connecting the new DMR repeater to Internet.
OARC members with a basic knowledge of repeater hardware, power systems, and antenna systems or an aptitude for technology and some skills with tinkering, should Contact the Prez to discuss joining OARC equipment-upgrade working group.
Club agility working group
In addition to the role of Equipment Coordinator, the OARC is establishing a volunteer agility working group (WG) to explore how the Club can increase its ability to quickly and easily set up a radio stations (i.e., to be “agile”) for various club activities and community events. This WG will provide input to an agility plan that could include Go Kits, pop-up canopies/shelters, folding tables and chairs, trailer rental, etc.
OARC members with experience setting up portable Amateur Radio stations in parks or other public locations, and an interest in helping the Club be present for more activities across the region, should Contact the Prez to discuss joining the OARC agility working group.
New-hams equipment library working group
In addition to the role of Equipment Coordinator, the OARC is establishing a volunteer new-hams equipment library working group (WG) to explore establishing a more systematic approach to the way in which the Club sometimes makes equipment available on a temporary basis to some new hams. This WG will provide input to a library plan including equipment types and quantities, storage needs, a system for logging borrowing and returns, etc.
OARC members with knowledge of Amateur Radio equipment, databases/library systems, and an interest in helping the OARC establish a library should Contact the Prez to discuss joining the OARC new-hams equipment library working group.
LONGER-TERM VOLUNTEER ROLES
Monthly meeting manager
Coordinate a small team of meeting volunteers to do the following:
– Set up the meeting space with tables and chairs, help with the audio-visual set up
– Help with refreshments set up and clean up
– Greet and register meeting attendees upon arrival
– Reset the meeting space by removing tables and chairs, packing up a/v equipment
Contact the Prez to discuss this volunteer role.
Website administrator (currently filled)
– Add approved content to the website according to existing design and navigation
– Maintain the website, including troubleshooting any problems with IT manager
– Assemble approved OARC content and send out the newsletter out on schedule
Membership coordinator (currently filled)
– Recruit and retain members
– Maintain meticulous membership records
– Ensure that members have a smooth and positive experience when they join or renew
– Contribute content to operational plan, website, newsletter, and social media
– Ensure logistical and volunteer support for membership activities
– Respond to inquiries about membership
– Contribute to evaluation of membership approach
Communications coord (currently filled)
– Recommend and implement communications strategies and plans
– Provide creative direction, writing and editing content
– Oversee the website, newsletter and social media
– Respond to communications inquiries, including media
– Contribute to evaluation of OARC communications approach
Education coordinator
– Work closely with the leads of OARC Educational offerings (i.e., courses, workshops, exams)
– Contribute content to operational plan, website, newsletter, and social media
– Ensure logistical and volunteer support for educational offerings
– Respond to inquiries about educational offerings
– Contribute to evaluation of educational offerings
Contact the Prez to discuss this volunteer role.
Equipment coordinator
– Work closely with the leads of OARC Equipment work (i.e., maintenance of repeaters, the beacon, etc.)
– Contribute content to the operational plan, website, newsletter, and social media
– Ensure logistical and volunteer support for equipment work
– Respond to inquiries about equipment
– Contribute to evaluation of equipment work
Contact the Prez to discuss this volunteer role.
Activities coordinator
– Work closely with the leads of OARC Activities and Community Events
– Contribute content to the operational plan, website, newsletter, and social media
– Ensure logistical and volunteer support for activities
– Respond to inquiries about activities
– Contribute to evaluation of OARC activities
Contact the Prez to discuss this volunteer role.
Partnerships coordinator (currently filled)
– Liaise with the lead contact(s) at each Partner organization
– Contribute content to the operational plan, website, newsletter, and social media
– Ensure logistical and volunteer support for Partnership Activities
– Respond to inquiries about Partnerships
– Contribute to evaluation of Partnerships
Last Updated on 2025-07-24 by Joannadanna