ADAPTIVE WATERSKI & WAKEBOARD SPECIFIC VOLUNTEER TRAINING
Access Adventures wouldn't exist without the dedication of our amazing volunteers who give their time and energy to help us achieve our mission to deliver life-changing adaptive adventure sports!
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Volunteering for Access Adventures can be incredibly rewarding. Come & join our team!
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Check out the training opportunities for our adaptive waterski & wakeboard specific volunteer roles​​
LOCATION: EDGE ADAPTIVE SPORTS CENTRE, STAINES, TW19 6HW Training includes: Introduction to Volunteering presentation Practical Training Dates: Sat 24 May Tues 10 June Additional dates to be added On-site accommodation is available
LOCATION: CHURCH WILNE WATERSPORTS CLUB, DERBYSHIRE, DE72 3QF Practical Training Dates: Sat 17 May Sun 18 May There is also the option to camp overnight
INTRO TO VOLUNTEERING
Indoor presentation & workshops
INCLUDES:
ADAPTIVE SPORT & INCLUSIVITY
Benefits, barriers & attitudes
VOLUNTEER ROLES
General, observer, instructor, coordinator
DISABILITY AWARENESS
Disability types, associated impairments, functional impact
ADAPTIVE EQUIPMENT & APPROACH
Equipment, Teaching/ Communication methods
PARTICIPANT ASSESSMENT
Selecting the most appropriate equipment and approach​​
PRACTICAL TRAINING
On the boat, in the water, on the jetty
QUALIFICATIONS:
OBSERVER
Based on the boat alongside the driver to ensure safety
INSTRUCTOR
Support adaptive skiers in the water, assist with equipment set-up
COORDINATOR
Help manage busy sessions from the jetty
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All qualifications require completing several practical sessions.
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Ongoing training & refresher training is available