Newsletter: 
Great Ohio River Paddle
Volunteer Opportunities
REGISTER for WEEKEND PADDLE
Come join our volunteer crew!
A key factor in the success of this event is the effort and involvement of volunteers. If you have the desire...take a look at the opportunities listed below and contact us to offer to be a member of the GORP team.
To volunteer contact Rich Co gen via email or call 513-460-3365.
Opportunities
Jigginsport, OH
Saturday Registration/check in 7:30 – 9:30
Paddler registration/check in
Saturday Boat Launch 9:00 – 9:30
Assist paddlers in carrying canoes and kayaks as
well as paddling gear to boat launch.
Saturday Safety Paddlers 9:30– 4:00
The responsibilities, duties, and benefits
for guides depends upon the services and skills provided by a particular guide. For example a lead guide will have different responsibilities
and duties relative to a naturalist guide or a general support guide. Weekend
commitment and prior GORP or guiding experience preferred. Responsibilities/duties of guides
(heritage, naturalist, lead, and support guides): Communication system maintenance
(making sure the radios/telephones are charged and ready) Lead or assist in safety coordinated
activities (i.e., safety briefings, etc.) Assist paddlers with take-out and put-in. Act
as guides/rangers on weekend/day-paddle dates. Assist with VIP paddlers Paddler safety
support First aid. Rescue aid and instruction.
Saturday Gear Shuttle 7:30 – 10:30
Load camping gear from registered paddlers
into van and drive van to Chilo (15 miles) and unload the gear.
Chilo, OH
Saturday Boat Take out 3:00 – 5:00
Assist paddlers in carrying canoes and kayaks as well as associated gear to the designated
area.
Sunday Morning Breakfast 7:00 – 8:30
Set up and clean up as well as help in the
serving of the meal.
Sunday Gear Check into Van 8:00 – 9:00
Load camping gear from registered
paddlers and drive the gear to Neville, OH and unload the gear.
Sunday Morning Boat Launch 9:00 – 9:30
Assist paddlers in carrying canoes and kayaks
as well as paddling gear to boat launch.
Sunday Safety Paddlers 9:30 – 2:00
See Saturday
Sunday Gear Security 1:30 – 3:30
Watch over gear until picked up by paddlers.
To volunteer contact Rich Cogen via email or call 513-460-3365.