Accessible Hiking Volunteers! Let's hit the trails together on 11/8 at Lynn Woods!

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ORGANIZATION: Waypoint Adventure

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Challenging people with disabilities to discover their purpose, talents, and strengths through the transforming power of adventure.

At Waypoint Adventure, we recognize the willful spirit inside each of us, and we help unleash it. Free it. We see adventure as a teacher, one that breathes confidence into us all. Once you’ve taken on that challenge of adventure... you’ll begin to invite opportunities that can change the way you think and transform your life. Where "I can’t" becomes "Yes, I can", Waypoint Adventure is here to help free what’s possible.

Join us on an adventure!

At Waypoint Adventure, we lead adventure education programs for people with disabilities, and we need awesome volunteers like YOU! As a hiking volunteer, you might:

  • Assist with off-road wheelchairs
  • Review lesson plans & participant needs
  • Prep gear & materials
  • Guide participants through safe hiking practices
  • Help with clean up and debrief

Don’t worry, we’ll tailor tasks to fit your skills! Ready to make a difference? Join us on the trail!

Volunteers are the people who enable Waypoint Adventure to fulfill its mission. Each volunteer is an invaluable part of this organization. No prior experience required, but trainings offered periodically. By volunteering on programs or around the office, you help challenge people with disabilities to discover their purpose, potential, and abilities through the transforming power of adventure!

Location: 118 Great Woods Rd, Lynn, MA 01904 (Lynn Woods)

Conditions: Trail is compact with small rocks then as we go up the hill, the trail will get rockier with exposed roots as well. Some sections are steep, depending on the route the group takes. Total mileage aroundo 1.5 miles.

Timing: Volunteers should arrive at 9:00am. We will finish at 1:00pm.

Facilities/Bathrooms: There are no bathrooms on site. There are some nearby establishments you can stop by if you need bathroom access.

What to bring:

  • Small back pack or bag to carry your things
  • Warm coat or layers
  • Hat/gloves (if needed)
  • Sunglasses (if needed)
  • Snacks/ lunch
  • Water bottle
  • Lace-up sneakers or hiking boots

Adventures we offer:

  • Kayaking
  • Canoeing
  • Hiking
  • Tandem Cycling
  • Rock Climbing
  • Ropes Courses
  • Backpacking/Overnights
  • Teambuilding
  • Snowshoeing
  • Winter Adventures at Weston Ski Track

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About Waypoint Adventure

Location:

453 Concord Ave, Lexington, MA 02421, US

Mission Statement

Waypoint’s mission is to challenge youth and adults with disabilities to discover their purpose, talents and strengths through the transforming power of adventure.

Description

Waypoint Adventure is a non-profit organization that runs adventure education programs for people with disabilities. We work with all ages and all ability levels. We run 11 different program types: indoor/outdoor rock climbing, indoor/outdoor kayaking, canoeing, hiking, snowshoeing, backpacking, cycling, cross-country skiing, ropes courses, and team building. We collaborate with school groups, social service organizations, families and individuals to design programs that meet their goals and objectives. These programs are not just about having fun on a boat ride, climbing high on a rock or sliding down a zip line. They are about positive individual and group development. They’re about building social and character skills and transforming people’s views of themselves and their abilities.

Waypoint’s vision is that all people, regardless of ability, will have opportunities for adventure; through adventure, people realize their personal value, strengths and abilities and ultimately become stronger individuals and community members.

CAUSE AREAS

Education & Literacy
People with Disabilities
Sports & Recreation
Education & Literacy, People with Disabilities, Sports & Recreation

WHEN

Fri Nov 08, 2024
09:00 AM - 01:00 PM

WHERE

118 Great Woods RoadLynn, MA 01904

(42.49303,-70.97778)
 

SKILLS

  • Youth Services
  • Relationship Building
  • Bicycling
  • Outdoor Recreation
  • Special Needs

GOOD FOR

  • People 55+
  • Public Groups

REQUIREMENTS

  • Background Check
  • Must be at least 16
  • Orientation or Training
  • Adventures range around 3-4 hours long. We typically run adventures on 4 or more days a week, so there's plenty of flexibility to join in on the fun!
  • CORI Check

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