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Sea Kayak Volunteer Guide
ORGANIZATION: Environmental Traveling Companions
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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9 people are interested
Description of Organization
ETC is a non-profit, volunteer-based organization that provides outdoor adventure and environmental education experiences for people of all abilities. ETC conducts Sea Kayak & Whitewater Rafting trips for youth and adults from under-resourced backgrounds and people with disabilities as well as extended Youth Leadership Programs for youth from underserved communities.
Position Description
ETC’s volunteer Sea Kayak Guides are dedicated and caring professionals who provide skilled leadership on single-day to multi-day sea kayak trips on San Francisco Bay and Tomales Bay. Sea Kayak guides are trained in the use of adaptive kayaking equipment and techniques for working with participants from diverse backgrounds. Guides use their training to create a welcoming environment for people who might not otherwise have the chance to experience the beauty and challenge of outdoor adventure.
Key responsibilities
- Seek to provide meaningful outdoor experiences for ETC participants
- Work within a team of guides to ensure trips are operated in a safe manner
- Paddle in a double or triple kayak with ETC participants. After successful completion of check out process, Guides can paddle in a single kayak
- Assist with all portions of day of trip logistics including equipment set-up, meal preparation, and trip closing
- Facilitate activities focused on teamwork and group development, kayak skills instruction and navigation, and environmental education including human and natural history of San Francisco and Tomales Bay
More opportunities with Environmental Traveling Companions
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Environmental Traveling Companions
Location:
2 Marina Blvd., Fort Mason Center Bldg. C, San Francisco, CA 94123, US
Mission Statement
ETC makes the joy and challenge of outdoor adventures accessible to people with disabilities and disadvantaged youth, inspiring self-confidence, connection to nature, and stewardship of the environment.
Description
Since 1972, ETC has shared wilderness experiences including whitewater rafting, sea kayaking and cross county ski adventures to disadvantaged youth and people of all ages who are visually or hearing impaired, physically or developmentally disabled and people with life threatening illnesses.
CAUSE AREAS
Environment,
People with Disabilities,
Sports & Recreation
WHEN
We'll work with your schedule.
WHERE
Multiple locations San Francisco, CA 94123
(37.80204 ,-122.43823 )
DATE POSTED
January 9, 2025
SKILLS
- Youth Services
- Environmental Education
- Program Management
- Community Outreach
- Outdoor Recreation
- Water Recreation
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
- Public Groups
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- New guide training and Inclusion Training; 8 volunteer days during first year; ETC Sea Kayak season generally runs April through November
- Qualifications -No sea kayaking experience is necessary–only the motivation and willingness to challenge yourself and have fun -Enthusiasm for sharing the outdoors with people of all abilities and backgrounds -Current CPR and First Aid