National Volunteer Week

National Volunteer Week

Apr 11, 2024

Week of April 14-20, 2024

A big THANK YOU to all our generous volunteers. Your contribution enables us to pursue our goal of ensuring safety on the water through education.

Whatever your participation, a few minutes or many hours, you are an invaluable link in our presence among boaters.

CPS-ECP recognizes the thousands of hours of your commitment by awarding an annual merit mark to members who have devoted a minimum of 20 hours during the year and an award to volunteers whose work has been recognized by their peers.

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