FortWhyte Alive - Paddling Instructor
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| Organization Name: | FortWhyte Alive |
| Address: | 1961 McCreary Rd Winnipeg MB R3P 2K9 |
| Website: | http://www.fortwhyte.org/ |
| Organizational Description: | Through our 660-acre reclaimed urban green space, FortWhyte Alive brings people together to share unforgettable experiences and build sustainable relationships with nature and each other. |
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| Volunteer Opportunity Details | |
| Volunteer Opportunity ID: | 6269 |
| Description of Duties: | Paddling Instructors represent FortWhyte Alive (FWA) with schools coming for school paddling courses (Grade 6-12) during May and June. Instructors (volunteers) work alongside staff paddle instructors to equip participants with appropriate PFDs, paddles, and boats, return the same to orderly fashion after use. They assist in providing instruction and support in basic canoeing and kayaking. Training is provided using FWA School Paddling Program manual and on-the-job training, including safety, technique, and supervise paddling participants on the water. Instructors will receive ongoing training in use and maintenance of all equipment, as well as the equivalent of 2 hrs role specific training on paddling procedures (May 1, 1:00pm - 3:00pm) If weather is clearly dangerous and a program will not take place, you will be advised with as much notice as possible. Otherwise, please report as scheduled, and compensation will be made for a call-in shift. |
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| Age: | 18-30, 31-54, 55+ |
| Time Commitment: | Daytime , Flexible Hours Start Date: May 1 End Date: June 19 Commitment starting at 2 programs (2.5 hrs x 2) per week |
| Location of volunteer opportunity: | Winnipeg - Assiniboine South |
| Does opportunity require a criminal record check? | No |
| Does opportunity require a child abuse registry check? | Yes Will cost be reimbursed? Yes |
| Opportunity is available to candidates that: | General Populace |
| Organization will provide: | Supervision Training/Orientation |
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| Closing Date: | May 1, 2026 |
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