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VOLUNTEERS
DW is organised and run entirely by volunteers. One of the challenges we face is to find the several hundred people required each year to run the race. We always need new people to assist with a range of tasks. Here are some examples of what we require.
Checkpoint crews – record the time and numbers of boats passing through checkpoints and report them to Race Control.
Campsite crew – assist with the organisation of the campsite for the 4 day race.
Marshals – control the movement of supporters at particular points along the course
Westminster – we have a big operation that feeds paddlers and looks after the safety crews operating on the Tideway as well as marshalling spectators in the finish area. For a brief synopsis of what happens at Westminster, click here.
Organisational team members – people prepared to assist throughout the year with the race, whether in the context of publicity, finance, safety, communications or negotiating the necessary permissions to run the race.
Volunteering is a way of giving something back to the race for those who have done it in the past and also a way of familiarising yourself with it if you are thinking of doing it in the future. It can be great fun and very rewarding and many of the team come back year after year. If you are interested in helping in some capacity or want to learn more, please contact the Course Secretary. |
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DW MEMBERSHIP
The Devizes to Westminster Organisation Ltd is a limited company but rather than having shareholders it has members. It does not distribute profits so any surplus from the running of the event is held in reserve to cover future contingencies such as race cancellation. Everyone over the age of 18 who does the race in a particular year is a member and may vote at the AGM. Membership is also available to anyone on payment of a £10 annual subscription. |
| Please click here for an application form to become a member of the DW Organisation for the current year. [Word document - opens in new window] |
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DW CALENDAR
The 3 events in the DW year are the race, the prize-giving ceremony and the Annual General Meeting |
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| 2012 Race |
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6th - 9th April 2012 |
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| 2012 Prize Giving |
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TBC |
Bouverie Hall, Pewsey, SN9 5ES |
| 2012 DW AGM |
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TBC |
Wokingham Waterside Centre click here |
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CHILD PROTECTION
DW seeks to adhere to the best standards of Child Protection and has a formal policy to ensure best standards are maintained. If you have any questions on this, please email our Welfare Officer via the Contacts page of this website |
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HONORARY MEMBERS
| Life President |
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Sir James Swaffield CBE RD DL |
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| Vice Presidents |
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Brigadier G A Hewish MBE |
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R. Meads FinstLEx, TEP |
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Mrs J Begent |
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Lord Paddy Ashdown |
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