Replying to Ski Patrol- what do you think.

I'm not involved in as much stuff (clubs, jobs, etc) as I was a few years ago and I think I should start doing something with a bigger commitment. I have the oportunity to try out for the Loveland Volunteer Ski Patrol this January. It is a large commitment- 24 weekend days a year, and it would really cut into my ski time with my friends...but it would be something important to be involved in, and I would be skiing a lot. Has anyone had experience patroling? What do you think?