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Aug 6 - Aspirations - VOLUNTEERS
08/06/2017 12:15 PM - 05:00 PM ET
Description
Give Your Paddle A Purpose: Join TAASC on Sunday, August 6, in hosting Aspirations for a picnic and paddle event. Aspirations is a program designed to give adolescents and young adults with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) the opportunity to discuss their own vocational and social experiences in a small group setting and be guided in ways of how to improve their skills in these areas. Volunteers will have the opportunity to work one-on-one or in small groups with the adolescents and young adults to provide a basic kayak lesson and paddling experience. Volunteers are invited to picnic afterwards.
Volunteer Arrival Time:
12:15 PM for training on working with people with autisim
12:30 PM for event set up
Volunteer End Time:
5:00 PM
Provided:
Life jackets, paddles, kayaks, and rescue gear will be provided for all volunteers. Volunteers are welcome to bring their own gear for use.
Bring:
Water bottle, sunscreen, hat, red TAASC volunteer shirt (if you have one).
All first-time kaykers are required to take a brief safety and skills lesson. TAASC provides kayaks, paddles, and life jackets. Everyone is required to wear their life jacket and have it completely fastened while on the water.
Contact:
Email: info@taasc.org
Phone: 614-389-3921
Schedule for the Day:
Volunteer Arrival and set up: 12:30 PM Participant Arrival: 1:00 PM - Kayak, Bocce Ball, Inflatable Archery & Yard Games
