Established in 2004, Freedom Rowers is a non-profit co-educational junior rowing team on the Eastern Shore of Maryland. The team has over 500 alumni and 30 – 40 rowers in any given season. By teaching the commitment and discipline rowing requires, the organization boosts growth and self-esteem while opening doors for scholastic, community, and personal achievement. Freedom Rowers enjoys tremendous community support and devotes significant resources to offer need-based scholarships and keep our program fees low.
“As we celebrate 15 years of providing learning and athletic opportunities for our community youth, we’re planning for the future by seeking results driven leaders to help steer our organization for the next 15 years,” said Chris Gill, Executive Director. “We are searching for individuals who want to support an organization that has a direct impact on the young people in our community. We would love to hear from you!”
Volunteers are not required to be familiar with the sport of rowing to join the board, but non-profit and fundraising
experience is preferred. The board meets quarterly with individual board members leading specific initiatives throughout the year.
For more information about Freedom rowers and the board selection process, please call 410.253.6851 or email Chris Gill at [email protected].
About Freedom Rowers
Freedom Rowers was established 2004 as a competitive rowing program serving as an alternative to the ball-oriented sports typically offered by the schools and county programs.
We are a 501(c)(3) educational non-profit with no school affiliation; our funding is derived from the support of private donors and program fees. Freedom Rowers is open to students aged 13 – 18 in schools from Talbot, Caroline, Dorchester, Queen Anne Counties as well as home schooled children.
To learn more or to support our work please visit www.freedomrowers.org
Liz Freedlander says
The board has a long overdue opportunity, in my opinion, to better implement its mission by including more Black and Brown young people as rowers.