This is your chance to help out! Listed below are positions for which volunteers are needed. If you would like to participate, take a look at these available positions to find something that you have an interest in and/or are uniquely qualified to do. If you find a position that interests you, please get in touch with the contact person and apply today!
Turkey Shoot Assistant(s) | |
| Description | One or two individuals are need to assist the Turkey Shoot Chairperson in setting up, conducting, and breaking down the weekly Turkey Shoots when scheduled. This position is mostly responsible for safely conducting and controlling the firing line, collection and replacement of targets shot, and evaluating targets to determine winners. This position could either be filled by the same persons each week or rotate between several volunteers. Turkey Shoots run on Sunday morning for 1 month in April and for about 3 months in the fall. |
| Requirements | Dependability |
| Time Requirement |
Moderate to High (depending on number of volunteers)- Approximately 18 shoots per year with each shoot taking about 3 or 4 hours. |
| Contact | Duane Pray (413) 267-5871 |
Lead Initiative Assistant | |
| Description | This individual will assist with the club's lead initiative program. This program monitors and adjusts the levels of lead contained in the soil of range backstops. Responsibilities include attending 3 to 4 lead initiative meetings a year, collecting and testing soil samples a couple of times a year, and liming and maintaining backstops. |
| Requirements | None |
| Time Requirement |
Moderate - Other than lead initiative meetings, time required is minimal and flexible. |
| Contact | Duane Pray (413) 267-5871 |
3D Archery Event Crew | |
| Description | This individual will assist the 3D Archery Committee chair with the process of setting up, running, and tearing down of the 3D archery course. Responsibilities are as assigned by the committee chair, but could include course construction and target placement, registration of event participants, or removal and storage of event materials. |
| Requirements | None |
| Time Requirement |
Minimal - Limited to whatever time you can provide. Events occur 2 to 3 times a year with set-up taking a few hours the day before the event and the 3D shoot taking most of the next day. |
| Contact | Marc Courchesne (413) 277-0240 |
Maintenance Supervisor | |
| Description | This individual is responsible for coordinating and/or performing all maintenance jobs around the club. This could include minor electrical, plumbing, and carpentry repairs, obtaining approval for and scheduling professional repair services, and organizing and supervising maintenance teams. This position would be best suited for a well organized, "handy-man" type person. |
| Requirements | Club member Live close by Basic electrical, carpentry, and plumbing knowledge a plus |
| Time Requirement |
Very high - Could be called for emergency situations |
| Contact | Dick Silva (413)267-5059 email: |
Rifle Range Clean-up Crew | |
| Description | This team of individuals will periodically be asked to conduct clean-up operations on the rifle range. Duties include light weed/brush cutting, raking, and light debris removal. Typically, this is only required once or twice a year. Clean-up operations will be scheduled and coordinated by the Maintenance Supervisor. |
| Requirements | None |
| Time Requirement |
Minimal - one or two afternoons a year |
| Contact | Dick Silva (413)267-5059 email: |
