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~ Environmental Traveling Companions (ETC) is a non-profit, volunteer based organization that provides outdoor adventure
and environmental education experiences for people of all abilities. ~
ETC conducts Sea Kayak, Whitewater Rafting,
and Cross Country Skiing trips for youth and adults from under-resourced
backgrounds and people with disabilities as well as extended Youth Leadership
Programs for disadvantaged youth.
Position Overview
Our
volunteer guides are dedicated and caring professionals who are also highly
skilled in providing leadership on one to three day sea kayak trips on San
Francisco Bay and Tomales Bay for people who would otherwise not get the chance
to experience the beauty and challenge of the outdoors.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Seek to provide meaningful outdoor
experiences for ETC participants - Work within a team of guides to ensure
trips are operated in a safe manner - Paddle in a single kayak to provide
safety on a trip or paddle in a double to triple kayak with ETC participants - Assist with all aspects of trip logistics
including equipment set-up, meal preparation, and trip closing - Facilitate activities focusing on group
development, kayak instruction, environmental education, and human and natural
history
Qualifications
- No experience is necessary-only the
motivation and willingness to challenge yourself and have fun - Enthusiasm for sharing the outdoors with
people of all abilities and backgrounds - Experience with environmental education
or leading outdoor trips preferred but not required - Experience working with youth or special
needs programs preferred but not required - Current CPR and First Aid Certifications
are required (WFA or WFR are preferred)
Sea Kayak Guide School – All Training Sessions
are Required
Evening Sessions:
- Orientation
Meeting: April 4, 2017 (7:00PM-9:00PM) - Education
Resources: April 11, 2017
(7:00PM-9:00PM) - Policies
and Procedures: April 27, 2017 (7:00PM-9:00PM)
Weekend Sessions:
- Tomales
Bay: April 8-9, 2017 (full days and overnight) - Sausalito
& Angel Island: April 21-24, 2017 (full days and three nights) - Inclusion
Training at ETC’s River Camp: May 20-21, 2017
Note: Ongoing kayak, group management, and
educational skills development available to current guides.
Term & Commitment
- New guide training and Inclusion Training
- 8 volunteer days during first year
- 8 volunteer days during second year
- Sea kayak season generally runs April
through November
Training Cost: $350
covers all instruction, equipment, overnight reservations, and food for all of
training (some sliding-scale scholarships available).
To Apply
- Please use the email address or fax number below to send a cover letter, resume with references and a completed application to Oren Frey, Sea Kayak Program Manager by March 15, 2017.
- Click here to access the application.
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