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Canoe/Kayak Volunteer in Wetlands

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ORGANIZATION: Grassy Waters Preserve

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Enjoy the great outdoors of South Florida and share you love of nature! Help as a canoe volunteer with a variety of public and specialty canoe outings in our beautiful Everglades wetland preserve!

These canoe programs include school field trips, family outings, visiting camps and others. Programs vary from three to four hours (including setup/cleanup times). Outings are offered primarily in morning hours and occasionally in early evening/twilight hours.

You will assist as back up support with our guided canoe outings. Help with setup/breakdown and during the canoe outing. After the outing, you will assist with clean up and putting away materials and/or all equipment. You MUST be able to safely help LIFT canoes/kayaks (approximate weight 40+ lbs.) on and off their storage racks. On occasion, you may be required to tow another boat with struggling visitors. Minimum age: 18+ years old.

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About Grassy Waters Preserve

Location:

8264 Northlake Blvd., West Palm Beach, FL 33412, US

Mission Statement

Grassy Waters Preserve Mission: Encouraging water conservation through enjoyable, nature-based education and creative activities for all ages.

Description

Grassy Waters Preserve offers unique educational and guided recreational opportunities on the edge of a 20+ square mile wetlands resource. The Preserve includes Nature Center Pavilions, boardwalk trails, hiking, biking, canoeing, kayaking, educational programs and more! Apoxee Urban Wilderness Park is located on the Southeast corner of Grassy Waters Preserve.

CAUSE AREAS

Community
Environment
Sports & Recreation
Community, Environment, Sports & Recreation

WHEN

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WHERE

8264 Northlake Blvd.West Palm Beach, FL 33412

(26.808983,-80.16958)
 

DATE POSTED

September 18, 2024

SKILLS

  • Environmental Education
  • Mentoring
  • Outdoor Recreation
  • Water Recreation
  • Habitat Restoration
  • Environmental Policy

GOOD FOR

  • Teens
  • People 55+

REQUIREMENTS

  • Background Check
  • Must be at least 18
  • Orientation or Training
  • Weekly volunteer shifts preferred, a minimum of two shifts per month are required when available.

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