Volunteer Opportunities 2026-27 

Volunteer Engagement Policy:
Lappe Nordic Ski Club is a “club”,  that operates primarily through the efforts of its members who volunteer time and effort. This allows the club to operate its many excellent programs with very low fees for its member participants. To ensure this continues, the Lappe Board has a Volunteer Engagement Policy. This plan details volunteer requirements as well as exemptions for new members and members in the younger Jackrabbit programs. Volunteering for our club is a great way to learn new skills, meet new people and have fun!

Each Club event requires volunteers.  Please see our 2026-27 volunteer opportunities to see when and what positions we need your help with.

Key positions that need to be filled, in addition to those mentioned in the Volunteer Engagement Policy:

  • Rental Coordinator
  • Jackrabbit Lead Coaches

Please connect with Lappenordic@gmail.com if you are interested or have questions about the above positions!

Bingo Volunteer Policy
Along with 72 other community groups, we are thankful to the Superior Shores Gaming Association for supporting our Youth and Race Teams. As a club, we regularly volunteer at the Bingo Hall. Contact Lappe Nordic Bingo Coordinator, Judy Hall to sign up judyhallwindy@gmail.com. Here is our 2026-27 LAPPE NORDIC BINGO POLICY.

Lappe Nordic BINGO Questions & Answers
Why do we volunteer at Bingo
Lappe Nordic Ski Club is fortunate to have a longstanding relationship with Superior Shores Community Bingo.  Each Bingo we volunteer at provides valuable revenue to our club.
How Much Revenue Do we Receive From Bingo?
Short Answer is a lot.  Simply put revenue received depends on:
  • How many shifts we are scheduled for
  • How many of our shifts are filled with volunteers.
The logic is simple, the more dependably we fill shifts, the more shifts we get the opportunity to fill.  For each shift we work, we get funding.
Okay so how much does the club really receive from Bingo?
Bingo is providing Lappe Nordic Ski Club with:
  • Approximately 25% of our total revenue; or
  • $3,000 – $4,000 per month;
Each Bingo Shift (2 volunteers for 2 hours) is generating approximately $800 which works out to over $200 per hour of volunteer effort
Think about that – the club is generating $200 an hour for us to be friendly and welcoming.
Okay so where is all this money going?
Historically revenue generated from bingo exclusively supported athlete travel and racing costs.  This helped ensure that athletes traveling to provincial and national events.  While this was beneficial to those travelling, the benefit was very targeted.
This year, the board of Directors has endorsed that bingo funds support the youth membership as a whole while still providing benefit to athletes that are travelling.  Details of the allocation are as follow:
  • Approximately 25% of funds generated support junior athlete travel costs; and
  • Remaining 75% of funds generated support coaching and other club operating costs.
The decision to broaden thus use from bingo proceeds was taken with the aim of keeping programming affordable for all participants while continuing to employ professional coaches.
What About the “Bonus Credits” for Working Extra Bingos?
A few years ago, the club had a small travel team and struggled to fill bingo shifts.  In an effort to increase volunteerism, extra “credit” was offered to those volunteering for extra shifts.
While the board acknowledges that some families did receive extra credits in the past, we believe this process does not align with the new aims to provide benefit to the broader club membership. Given this, the board has elected to eliminate the bonus credit process.
Please note that we recognize the current bingo policy posted references this bonus credit.  This will be corrected shortly.
So what does this mean to me?
Our bingo policy requires that all families with athletes that are in a development or competitive program (other than Jackrabbits or Masters) must volunteer at bingo for a minimum of 4 hours per year.
While the 4 hours is a minimum, the reality is that the club has a hard time filling shifts at certain points in the season.  If we can’t fill the shift, we lose the $800 for that shift and more significantly risk losing other shifts.  On this basis, it is very important that we all help where we can.
Ok – I’m onboard what do I need to do to sign up.
This is the easy part.
Athletes – tell your parents to volunteer (you get off easy) J
Parents – Bingo shifts are posted on the web at the link below and you can signup.  In the event is shift is coming up and unfilled, an e-mail notice will come about a week before the shift out asking for your support.
Please sign up, help our club generate some important revenue and join the fun
Thank you for your support with this critical fundraising initiative.