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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: Kayak Public Paddle at Queens Landing

When
August 17, 2024
10:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Location
Queens Landing Boathouse and Environmental Center, 57-28 2nd St in LIC

Registration

Shift 1 (10am-1:30pm): Deck Hands/Launch People in Boats
Should (but not mandatory) have some experience paddling with NBCB. Beginners are welcome. Your feet will get wet. This requires some moderate lifting of boats.
Shift 1 (10am-1:30pm): Dock Manager
For Intermediate Members
Shift 1 (10am-1:30pm): Fit Paddlers with Life Vests
No experience needed. Will provide demo.
Shift 1 (10am-1:30pm): Floater-store runs, lunch set up, help others when busy
No experience needed.
Shift 1 (10am-1:30pm): Land Manager
For Intermediate Members
Shift 1 (10am-1:30pm): Registration Table
No experience needed.
Shift 1 (10am-1:30pm): Trip Assistant (Officially Assessed)
Shift 1 (10am-1:30pm): Trip Leader (Certification Required)
Shift 2 (1:00pm-4:30pm): Deck Hands/Putting People in boats
Should (but not mandatory) have some experience paddling with NBCB. Beginners are welcome. Your feet will get wet. This requires some moderate lifting of boats.
Shift 2 (1:00pm-4:30pm): Dock Manager
For NBCB Intermediate members
Shift 2 (1:00pm-4:30pm): Fit Paddlers in Life Vests
No experience needed. Will provide demo.
Shift 2 (1:00pm-4:30pm): Floater Store runs, Lunch set up, help others when busy
No experience needed.
Shift 2 (1:00pm-4:30pm): Land Manager
For Intermediate NBCB Members
Shift 2 (1:00pm-4:30pm): Registration Table
No experience needed.
Shift 2 (1:00pm-4:30pm): Trip Assistant (Officially Assessed)
Shift 2 (1:00pm-4:30pm): Trip Leader (Certification Required)

Registration is closed

Hello NBCB friends!

Saturday August 17th, NBCB is offering the public free kayaking at Queens Landing Boathouse in Long Island City, Queens.

We are looking for Volunteers to help with:

Registration and getting waivers signed
Fitting paddlers with life vests
Deckhands getting people into boats (you will get wet) (some experience with NBCB required, but we'll train you)
Floaters to do store runs, set up lunch, help others when busy
NBCB Trip Assistants and Trip Leaders

There will be two volunteer shifts (with an overlap for training).

Shift 1: 10:00am - 1:30pm (includes set up)

Shift 2: 1:00pm - 4:30pm (includes clean up)

Food will be provided at 1:30pm for lunch.

Please note: Inclement weather date is Sunday Aug 18th. It would be helpful if you are available both dates.

Click on 'register' to sign up. If you're seeing this via email, you can sign up through our calendar.

Your help would be greatly appreciated. Just email contact@nbcboathouse.org if you have any questions.

Thank you!