Volunteer at MGAC
Give a few hours. Keep the ranges open.
Most of the people you see working at Manatee Gun & Archery Club on any given day are volunteers. Volunteer Range Safety Officers keep the lines open, and other members handle maintenance, staff the office and represent the club at gun shows. It is how a member-owned club runs, and it is the fastest way to get to know the place.
Why members volunteer
What you get back
Volunteering is not just labor the club needs. It is the best deal at MGAC for anyone who spends real time on the range.
Earn your membership
Volunteers can earn free membership through their hours. Put in regular shifts and the club covers your dues.
Get certified
The club runs NRA Range Safety Officer classes for members who want to work the line. Call the office to get on the next one.
Know the club
You learn every range, meet the match directors and staff, and become the person new shooters ask for help.
Open roles
Pick a role, then pick a shift
Each role has its own schedule on SignUp.com. Choose the area you want to help with, review the upcoming shifts and claim the ones that fit.
RSO: Main Line & 600-yard range
NRA RSO certification requiredRun the main firing line and the 600-yard range on public days: safety briefings, line commands, cease-fires and target changes.
View shifts & sign upRSO: Pistol Challenge Course
NRA RSO certification requiredSupervise the Pistol Challenge Course bays, where shooters run practical stages instead of standing on a static line.
View shifts & sign upRSO: Saturday Night Blackout
NRA RSO certification requiredWork the night matches run with Steele Industries: multigun, 2-Gun and PCC stages under white light and night vision.
View shifts & sign upRSO: Industry events & expos
NRA RSO certification requiredStaff the demo bays and firing lines during The Team Room Expo and other vendor showcases hosted at the club.
View shifts & sign up5-Stand trap puller
No certification requiredRun the traps and score cards on the 5-Stand field Friday through Sunday and during league nights. A great first role.
View shifts & sign upMaintenance volunteer
No certification requiredWeekly work on berms, target frames, pavilions, mowing and the projects that keep 350 acres in shape. Bring gloves.
View shifts & sign upOffice volunteer
No certification requiredCheck in members and guests, answer the phone, process day fees and help the operations team keep the front office moving.
View shifts & sign upGun show booth staff
No certification requiredRepresent MGAC at the Palmetto gun show: talk to shooters about the club, sign up new members and hand out visit info.
View shifts & sign upThe club hosts NRA Range Safety Officer certification classes for members. Call the office to reserve a seat in the next class.
How it works
Three steps to your first shift
Tell us you're in
Add yourself to the volunteer list below so the club knows your interests and can reach you when help is needed.
Pick your shifts
Open the SignUp.com schedule for your role, review the upcoming dates and claim the ones that work for you.
Show up and check in
Arrive at the office before your shift, get your assignment, and track your hours toward volunteer membership.
Volunteer list
Join the volunteer list
Not sure which role fits yet? Leave your name and the club will reach out when there is a need that matches your interests. Current volunteers can skip this and go straight to the shift schedules above.
- No commitment to start. Take one shift and see how it goes.
- Members and non-members welcome. Many volunteers join the club after their first few shifts.
- Questions? Call the office at (941) 322-0055 or stop by on a public day.
The club runs on people like you
Every range that opens on a Saturday, every match that runs on time and every berm that gets rebuilt started with a member raising a hand.
Contact Detail
Phone: (941) 322-0055
Email: [email protected]
Address: 1805 Logue Road, Myakka City, FL 34251
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