Team River Runner
Serves Atlanta by phone or online (based in Rockville, MD).
Team River Runner is a national nonprofit that gets veterans and their families out on the water in kayaks and other paddle boats. The Atlanta chapter is one of its Georgia chapters. You can contact the chapter coordinator if you want to paddle or volunteer. Programs are free for veterans and service members.
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- Taking volunteers now
- YesFrom the description, not confirmed
- Kind of work
- Office and phones, Driving and delivery, Hands-on (sorting, serving, building), EventsFrom the description, not confirmed
- How to sign up
- Email the chapter coordinator at trratlanta@teamriverrunner.orgFrom the description, not confirmed
What they offer 9
- Info refreshed from their website· Oct 16
Adaptive Paddling ProgramsProgram
Team River Runner builds adaptive paddling gear and teaches ways to guide paddlers who have motor disabilities or vision loss. Programs are for veterans, service members and their families.
- Info refreshed from their website· Oct 16
Certification and Safety TrainingProgram
Team River Runner supports veterans and volunteers in getting paddling instructor, swiftwater rescue, first aid and CPR training. It also helps with wilderness first aid.
- Info refreshed from their website· Oct 16
KAOS: Kids Are OuttaSightProgram
Veterans teach kayaking to blind and visually impaired children and teens. It is a community program supported by local chapters, usually one day or a weekend.
- Info refreshed from their website· Oct 16
National and Regional Paddling ClinicsProgram
Team River Runner runs national and regional clinics that teach paddling and leadership skills. These include whitewater, sea kayaking, women's, stand up paddleboard and multi-day river trips.
- Info refreshed from their website· Oct 16
OJT Program (On The Job Training)Program
A mentorship program where wounded or disabled veterans in Team River Runner build leadership, teaching and management skills. Participants work about 10 hours a week for 30 weeks.
- Info refreshed from their website· Oct 16
OuttaSight Adaptive Clinic SeriesProgram
These clinics help veterans with physical or vision impairments learn to paddle and build leadership skills. Sighted disabled veterans are trained to be guides and instructors.
- Info refreshed from their website· Oct 16
TRR Atlanta Chapter – Adaptive Paddling for VeteransProgram
The Atlanta chapter helps veterans paddle and welcomes their families and others who want to help. Contact the chapter coordinator to get started.
- Info refreshed from their website· Oct 16
Virtual TrainingProgram
Team River Runner holds training sessions on Zoom about safety, adaptive gear, vision loss, chapter support and paddling skills. Recordings are posted if you miss one.
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