Adapted Recreation Program Volunteer - Role Description
Reports To: Adaptive Recreation Program Coordinator |
PFA Mission: Our mission is to provide paddling programs that enrich the health and quality of life for disadvantaged youth, their families and the communities to which they belong.
We provide a platform for learning where each young person can:
- Discover their full potential and a sense of belonging;
- Bring education to life while addressing the challenges of growing up;
- Take the time to first build trust, then build confidence, then build their future;
- Develop positive relationships with peers;
- Learn about social and environmental responsibility
Adaptive Recreation Program: Fort Langley Canoe Club, Power For All provides adaptive kayaking out of the Bedford Channel in Fort Langley.
Key Volunteer responsibilities include:
Assisting the Program Manager with equipment preparation and inspection
Assisting the Program Manager with welcoming and orientating participants to program
Understanding and working with each individual’s level of ability, skill , and knowledge of kayaking
Working as a team member to have a successful program for participants, volunteers, and staff
Assisting the Program Manager with return and/or packing up of equipment, gear, and program materials
Experience:
- Demonstrated kayaking ability
- Work or volunteer experience with populations relating to people with disabilities, preferably youth and families
- Strong understanding of outdoor industry risk management polices and procedures
Requirements:
- Criminal Record Check
- Orientation to Power To Be Adventure Therapy Society
- Excellent communication and facilitation skills
Volunteer commitment required: Days/hours/duration
Duration: Seasonal Commitment ( July 4th- August 30, 2009)
Estimated: Minimum 6 hours per month
Days: Saturdays starting July 4th, 2008
All volunteers are required to attend a mandatory training, June 19th, 2009.
Hours: a minimum of 3 hours per shift, starting from 10:00 am
For more information, please contact: Alex 778-885-7953 or powerforall@fortlangleycanoeclub.com