Tualatin Riverkeepers (TRK) is a community-based nonprofit working to protect, restore, and enjoy the Tualatin River watershed by promoting environmental stewardship, and we LOVE when our community volunteers with us! Become part of the team that accompanies each paddle trip as a "safety boat" and assist with other aspects of getting the group on and off the water.
Welcome to our Paddle Team Volunteer training series! As a volunteer with our River Experiences program, you will to inspire others to enjoy the recreational and educational opportunities that the Tualatin River provides. Through your own personal experiences and the training we provide, become an ambassador for our mission to protect, restore, and enjoy the Tualatin River. TRK is committed to creating a safe, inclusive, and positive atmosphere for our volunteers.
Learn how to teach basic paddling strokes and water safety. Practice the canoe and kayak rescue techniques you need to be familiar with to keep trip participants safe and help them right a capsized boat. If you've volunteered with us before, we recommend that you attend this session to refresh your skills.
What to bring:
Bathing suit, towel, and a PFD (let us know ahead of time if you need to borrow one)
To become a Paddle Team Member, attend our training sessions, accompany a paddle trip, then volunteer for three paddle trips or events over the subsequent year. The first training session is virtual, the rest are in person.
Paddle Team Volunteer Training - Introduction
Paddle Team Volunteer Training - Equipment and Procedures
Paddle Team Volunteer Training - Water Safety & Rescue **(you are here)**
Basic First Aid, CPR, and Safety Training
Please contact our River Experiences Manager, Mark Fitzsimons, at mark@tualatinriverkeepers.org if you have any questions about commitments and requirements beforehand.
