WARA fulfills a public service function by providing radio communications and volunteers for events in and around the Victoria area. Volunteering for these events is an important aspect of your WARA membership.

Radio traffic is informal and requires little experience.

CARHA Hockey Pacific Cup Tournament (Radio Communications)

• When: Friday Jan. 20 to Sunday Jan. 22,  2012
• Where: 12 hockey rinks in the Greater Victoria area
• 80 volunteer radio operator shifts to be filled.
• To Volunteer contact Coordinator: Neil Townsend VE7NIL (250) 888-6407 or via e-mail at ntowns at shaw dot ca
• For most recent roster clcik here >>>> CARHA 2012 Operator Schedule
• More Information including Info Sheets for Every Rink at Downloads|CARHA
• RADIO OPERATORS send the scores for the games from the arena's to head quarters.

Times-Colonist 10 k Run

• When: Sunday April 29, 2012
• Coordinator: Alan Mallett VA7AWM email va7awm at shaw dot ca
• Where: New route to be determined, Finish at BC Legislature
• 32 radio operator volunteers required for checkpoints, control, runner pick-up
• Updates 2012 are emailed directly to volunteers
• TC10k Official Website Link - for maps and other info

Ride for the Disabled

• First Sunday in October 2012, 0800-1330 Hrs.
• Where: Metchosin EOC on Happy Valley Rd, and area trails in vicinity.
• Up to 15 radio volunteers required. We meet at Metchosin EOC on Happy Valley Rd. Lunch is provided.
• Coordinators: John Walls VE7SDJ and Patty-anne Lea VA7PTY palea at telus dot net

Victoria Marathon