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River Guide Training to Save California Rivers
ORGANIZATION: Friends of the River
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Bring joy and save rivers. Become a river guide for Friends of the River.
We need to grow our grassroots network of influencers, activists, and supporters. There is no better way to understand the importance of rivers than by floating down a river.
We are training and selecting our 2025 volunteer river guide crew now. If you or someone you know would like to learn how to be a raft guide, please consider our Guide Activist Training this April 11-19 on the South Fork of the American River.
- April 11-19, 2025
- 9 days on the South Fork American in Lotus, CA
- Learn class III whitewater guide skills
- $750, group meals & camping included
- Scholarships available in exchange for commitment to volunteer
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About Friends of the River
Location:
1418 20th Street, Suite 100, Sacramento, CA 95811, US
Mission Statement
Friends of the River (FOR) is a California-based non-profit organization working exclusively on behalf of California rivers. FOR protects and restores rivers by influencing public policy, educating the public, and inspiring grassroots citizen action, and is nationally recognized as an authority on the adverse impacts of dams on rivers and ecosystems.
Description
Environmental advocacy
CAUSE AREAS
Education & Literacy,
Environment,
Sports & Recreation
WHEN
Fri Apr 11, 2025 - Sun Apr 20, 2025
WHERE
5461 Bassi Rd.Lotus, CA 95651
(38.80522 ,-120.91862 )
DATE POSTED
February 28, 2025
SKILLS
- Outdoor Recreation
- Water Recreation
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- Daily for course of training
- Must be physically able to safely enjoy camping, paddling, hiking and outdoor recreation.