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Adaptive Hiking Volunteers Needed for 12/7 Blue Hills Hike!
ORGANIZATION: Waypoint Adventure
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Challenging people with disabilities to discover their purpose, talents, and strengths through the transforming power of adventure.
At Waypoint Adventure, we recognize the willful spirit inside each of us, and we help unleash it. Free it. We see adventure as a teacher, one that breathes confidence into us all. Once you’ve taken on that challenge of adventure... you’ll begin to invite opportunities that can change the way you think and transform your life. Where "I can’t" becomes "Yes, I can", Waypoint Adventure is here to help free what’s possible.
At Waypoint Adventure, we lead adventure education programs for people with disabilities, and we need awesome volunteers like YOU! As a hiking volunteer, you might:
- Assist with off-road wheelchairs
- Review lesson plans & participant needs
- Prep gear & materials
- Guide participants through safe hiking practices
- Help with clean up and debrief
Don’t worry, we’ll tailor tasks to fit your skills! Ready to make a difference? Join us on the trail!
Volunteers are the people who enable Waypoint Adventure to fulfill its mission. Each volunteer is an invaluable part of this organization. No prior experience required, but trainings offered periodically. By volunteering on programs or around the office, you help challenge people with disabilities to discover their purpose, potential, and abilities through the transforming power of adventure!
Ready to join the adventure? Once we receive your VolunteerMatch interest message, a Waypoint Adventure Program Staff member will connect with you promptly with next steps. Want to jumpstart the process? Fill out the New Volunteer Form to get things rolling! We can’t wait to welcome you to the Waypoint Adventure Volunteer Team!
ABOUT THE SATURDAY, 12/7 BLUE HILLS HIKE
Location: Blue Hills - (860 Hillside St, Milton MA 02186) Houghton's Pond Parking Lot. Look for the green and blue signs for directions and call the instructors if you need assistance.
Timing: Multiple Time Slots Available.
- Full-Day: 9AM-3:30PM
- Half-Day AM: 9AM-12PM
- Half-Day PM: 12:30PM-3:30PM
Conditions: We will hike through the woods. Some of the paths are paved and others are dirt paths with some rocks and roots. The Blue Hills has up and down hills. Route may vary depending on mobility needs, but you can expect an easy-moderate hike of 1-3 miles.
Bathrooms: There are accessible bathrooms at this location.
What to bring:
- Small back pack or bag to carry your things
- Lunch or snacks
- Water bottle
- Warm layers
- Hat and mittens or gloves
- Lace-up sneakers or hiking boots
- *Waypoint Adventure can provide hats, gloves, warm socks, boots, and extra layers for you to borrow. If you think you may need to borrow something, please let us know in advance!
Other exciting adventures with Waypoint Adventure include:
- Kayaking
- Canoeing
- Hiking
- Tandem Cycling
- Rock Climbing
- Ropes Courses
- Backpacking/Overnights
- Teambuilding
- Snowshoeing
- Winter Adventures at Weston Ski Track
Follow along with our adventures on Instagram and Facebook!
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- Sat Dec 07, 2024 - 12:30 PM to 03:30 PM EST - Spots available: 5
- Sat Dec 07, 2024 - 09:00 AM to 03:00 PM EST - Spots available: 5
- Sat Dec 07, 2024 - 09:00 AM to 12:00 PM EST - Spots available: 5
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About Waypoint Adventure
Location:
453 Concord Ave, Lexington, MA 02421, US
Mission Statement
Waypoint’s mission is to challenge youth and adults with disabilities to discover their purpose, talents and strengths through the transforming power of adventure.
Description
Waypoint Adventure is a non-profit organization that runs adventure education programs for people with disabilities. We work with all ages and all ability levels. We run 11 different program types: indoor/outdoor rock climbing, indoor/outdoor kayaking, canoeing, hiking, snowshoeing, backpacking, cycling, cross-country skiing, ropes courses, and team building. We collaborate with school groups, social service organizations, families and individuals to design programs that meet their goals and objectives. These programs are not just about having fun on a boat ride, climbing high on a rock or sliding down a zip line. They are about positive individual and group development. They’re about building social and character skills and transforming people’s views of themselves and their abilities.
Waypoint’s vision is that all people, regardless of ability, will have opportunities for adventure; through adventure, people realize their personal value, strengths and abilities and ultimately become stronger individuals and community members.
CAUSE AREAS
Education & Literacy,
People with Disabilities,
Sports & Recreation
WHEN
Sat Dec 07, 2024
09:00 AM - 03:00 PM
This opportunity has 3 shifts
WHERE
860 Hillside StreetMilton, MA 02186
(42.20877 ,-71.09595 )
DATE POSTED
December 4, 2024
SKILLS
- Youth Services
- Relationship Building
- Outdoor Recreation
- Special Needs
- Fitness Instruction
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
- Public Groups
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 16
- Orientation or Training
- Adventures range around 3-4 hours long. We typically run adventures on 4 or more days a week, so there's plenty of flexibility to join in on the fun!
- CORI Check