- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
Ropes/Belay Volunteer
ORGANIZATION: DREAMS of Wilmington
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
Volunteers will assist with rappelling up to 90 individuals from the top of the blockade runner. Previous experience with rope safety systems is required. Examples of experience might include: rock climbing instruction, high angle rescue, ropes course facilitation, industrial rope access, rappel training in military or law enforcement, etc.
Duties may include:
Assisting with harnesses and other gear, loading participants onto ropes, maintaining ffective communication, providing ground belay, and unclipping participants from the ropes at the end of their rappel. All equipment is provided by OTE and some heavy lifting may be required. Time commitment: Rope volunteers are asked to participate in a 30 minute on online presentation on a Monday evening of their choice before the event, Approximately three hours of on-site training performed on Nov18th from 1pm till 4pm, then work their volunteer shift from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Please register here: http://www.overtheedgeglobal.com/default.asp?mn=1.186.385.387.390More opportunities with DREAMS of Wilmington
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About DREAMS of Wilmington
Location:
901 Fanning Street, Wilmington, NC 28401, US
Mission Statement
DREAMS of Wilmington is a non-profit organization dedicated to building character and self-esteem in young people through involvement in the arts.
Description
At DREAMS, we believe that the creative experience can be a positive influence in the lives of young people. Students can participate in a number of fun workshops that encourage creative thinking and self expression.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
275 Waynick BlvdWrightsville Beach, NC 28480
DATE POSTED
October 17, 2016
SKILLS
- Outdoor Recreation
- Disaster Response
- EMT
- Search & Rescue
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- approx. 15 hours
- must have ropes experience.