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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We offer free training opportunities for adaptive waterski & wakeboard specific volunteer roles at
Heron Lake, Staines and Church Wilne Watersports Club, Nottinghamshire.​​
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Please note:
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Building the skills and confidence needed to safely support someone on the water takes time and practice.
Our 'Intro to Volunteering' training days cover disability awareness, adaptive equipment and participant assessment, followed by an opportunity to get in the water and experience it first-hand.
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Essential ongoing training is then provided throughout the season on an ad hoc basis.
2026 VOLUNTEER TRAINING DATES
More info on our waterski & wakeboard service delivery for beneficiaries:
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 a number of practical sessions.
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Essential ongoing training is provided throughout the season on an ad-hoc basis