Volunteer Role Descriptions
Discover volunteer opportunities with The Caving Crew. Learn about the various roles available and how you can contribute to our community.
Backseat Leader
You are an experienced leader providing quiet support and mentorship to a newer Trip Leader/Seconder.
the entire trip
Breakfast Chef
You plan, purchase, and coordinate the breakfast for an overnight trip.
A few hours before the trip, plus coordination during the weekend.
Gear and Tackle Coordinator
You are responsibile for making sure that all the gear arrives to and from the Tacklestore
Some time before and after the trip
Evening Meal Chef
You plan, purchase, and coordinate the main evening meal for an overnight trip.
A few hours before the trip, plus coordination during the weekend.
Trip Reporter
Your role is write a basic trip report for the trip so that people who couldn't make it can see what happened and people keen to join one of our trips in future can get a sense of what it was like.
Some time during the trip, and some time afterwards
Hut Cleaning Coordinator
You make sure the caving hut is left at least as clean and tidy as we found it by leading and overseeing our clear-up efforts on the day we leave.
Around 1 to 2 hours on departure day (Sunday morning)
Overnight Caving Coordinator
You are responsible for planning all the caving activities for the weekend, ensuring groups are well-matched and have the right gear.
A few hours before the trip, and leading the planning on Friday night.
Overnight Gear and Tackle Coordinator
You are the boss of all club tackle for the weekend, from personal kit hire to the group's ropes and rigging.
A few hours before and after the trip, plus coordination during the weekend.
Overnight Trip Director
You make sure the entire weekend trip runs smoothly by delegating roles, managing timings, and being the main point of contact for everyone.
A few hours in the week before, and oversight during the weekend
Overnight Trip Reporter
You capture the story of the whole weekend—the caving, the food, and the social life at the hut.
Some time during the weekend, and some time afterwards
Seconder
You support the Trip Leader, helping them set the callout and supporting the group.
A little time before/after the trip, and during the trip itself
Trip Leader
You are the Trip Leader, and ultimately make everything happen.
some time
Washing Up Coordinator
You make sure the washing up gets done after the meals by recruiting and organising a team of volunteers.
30-45 minutes after the evening meal