Navesink River Rowing is a member-powered organization.  With the exception of a coaching staff hired each summer and a part time Operations Manager, we run entirely on the talent, energy, inspiration and time contributed by our rowers.

For Adults, 10 Hours of Service are Required
While we count on all NRR rowers to get involved in some way, we require adults with Boat Use, Private Boat Owner, College Student, or Beginner Continuation memberships to perform 10 hours of service to help NRR operate smoothly and keep our rowers safe.

New in 2011 - $50 Service Charge due with membership fees
NRR members have always been able to waive their service requirement by paying a $50 service charge. This year, we are collecting a $50 service charge from all adults when they sign up for the season and refunding it once their 10-hour service requirement is completed. You can still waive your requirement and forego your $50 repayment.

To help us keep track of service hours and refunds, a Service Requirement Form is included with Adult Membership Applications. Please be sure to complete and return yours!

Getting Your Hours
Each NRR member is responsible for ensuring their own service requirement is met. However, NRR does provide several easy ways to find out about and sign up for service opportunities.  You can:

Volunteer for Tasks Posted on the NRR Website – See our Members' Help Wanted page for listings of what needs to be done, when, and who to contact.

Sign Up When You Receive an Email Request to Participate -certain events, such as our Open House, National Learn-to-Row Day or In-House regattas, and group activities, including site clean-up or “boats in” days, are announced through email blasts that include all the info you’ll need to participate.

Complete Dockmaster Shifts –The dockmaster’s role is to assist individual rowers as they launch, return, clean and rack NRR boats and to provide other on-site help as needed. Shifts, generally 2-3 hours long, occur during peak rowing times in June, July and August and can be  self-scheduled using a Google Calendar page - (link to come). 

Perform a Specific Service Throughout the Season – Examples: First Aid Kit Upkeep, Lost & Found, Lawn Mowing, Weeding, Trash/Recycling Removal, etc.  Done independently.  To adopt one of these tasks or learn about others, contact NRR’s service coordinator: djakubcak@mindspring.com

Join a Service Team. Work with a small group of people who meet on a regular basis to accomplish tasks determined by the team leader.  We are looking for members for the Equipment, Facilities, Community Outreach, Public Relations and Fund Raising teams. For details, check the Members' Help Wanted page or contact NRR’s service coordinator: djakubcak@mindspring.com.