Kayak Program Assistant
ORGANIZATION: National Park Service
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Spend time out on the water and help park rangers teach safe kayaking in weekly kayak clinics!
When: Weekly Kayak Clinics are held on Wednesday mornings as well as some Sunday mornings from June to September. Training is tentatively planned for mid-May and early June. Volunteers should assist with at least 5 kayak clinics during a full summer season.
Where: Clinics are held at Lake Yankton in Yankton, SD.
What: Kayak Program Assistants will aid park rangers at weekly kayak clinics at Lake Yankton and other interpretive kayak programs as scheduled. At each program, the volunteer will help with set up, distribute and fit equipment, monitor participants during our tour of Lake Yankton, etc. Prospective volunteers must be able to swim and should have previous experience kayaking. Kayak safety training and all equipment will be provided by MNRR.
Why volunteer:
- Spend time out on the water!
- Meet new people, especially other paddlers
- Help beginner paddlers have a fun and memorable experience while learning to kayak
- Educate the public on water safety
- Build skills in education and interpretational programming, which can be a great addition to a resume
Have more questions? Please reach out to Caroline Ver Mulm at caroline_vermulm@partner.nps.gov.
Start Date - 2025-05-12
End Date - 2025-09-10
Activities include: General Assistance;Tour Guide/Interpretation
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The U.S. National Park Service, www.nps.gov, cares for special places saved by the American people so that all may experience our heritage. We care for more than 400 national parks and help communities preserve their historic places and open spaces.
CAUSE AREAS
Arts & Culture,
Environment,
Sports & Recreation
WHEN
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WHERE
508 East 2nd StreetYankton, SD 57078
(42.86905 ,-97.38464 )
DATE POSTED
February 26, 2025
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GOOD FOR
- Teens
REQUIREMENTS
- Sunday;Wednesday;Saturday