- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
Safety Squad- Kayakers and Stand up Paddleboarders
ORGANIZATION: Save The Bay
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
At the Save the Bay Swim 500 swimmers traverse 1.7 miles from Newport to Jamestown to raise money and awareness for Save The Bay. Volunteers are needed to support this event!
The Save The Bay Safety Squad is a group of trained and experienced kayakers and stand-up paddleboarders who act as an additional safety layer around swimmers and kayakers. Safety Squad members watch for swimmers who may need assistance and serve as extra eyes on the water. Requirements:
- Must be a very experienced and seasoned kayaker or stand-up paddleboarder.
- Must provide your own kayak/board and safety equipment (flotation, etc.).
- Attend an information session before the Swim.
Information sessions are as follows (choose one):
- Newport Orientation - Wednesday, July 10, 6-7:30 PM - 175 Memorial Blvd, Newport, RI.
- Providence Orientation - Thursday, July 11, 6-7:30 PM - 100 Save The Bay Drive, Providence, RI.
Full details on the Safety Squad are available here. Please sign up here to register your interest, or contact Events Manager Leanne Danielsen at ldanielsen@savebay.org. Leanne Danielsen will contact you to discuss your participation.
We have many volunteer roles at The Swim! To view the full list, visit the Swim Volunteer Page at http://savebay.galaxydigital.com/aem/general/event/?doc_id=4000.
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About Save The Bay
Location:
100 Save the Bay Drive, Providence, RI 02905, US
Mission Statement
Save The Bay protects, restores and improves the ecological health of the Narragansett Bay region, including its watershed and adjacent coastal waters, through an ecosystem-based approach to environmental action; defends the right of the public to use and enjoy the Bay and its surrounding waters; and fosters an ethic of environmental stewardship among people who live in or visit the Narragansett Bay region.
Description
Save The Bay was founded on the community's desire to protect our most precious resource - Narragansett Bay. To do that, Save The Bay has focused on the development of a committed constituency for the Bay. Children and adults throughout this region have learned the tremendous value the Bay brings to our economy, our environment and our quality of life.
In defense of Narragansett Bay and its watershed, Save The Bay has watched over the activities and programs of the government and the citizenry that degrade the environmental quality of the Bay, basin, and watershed. Save The Bay provides educational opportunities for children and adults to explore the Bay, fostering a understanding and a sense of personal responsibility for the resource.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Newport Grand Casino150 Admiral Kalbfus RoadNewport, RI 02840
DATE POSTED
July 3, 2019
SKILLS
- Outdoor Recreation
- Water Recreation
GOOD FOR
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Orientation or Training
- Must attend one orientation, and the event