DART organise and run an annual programme of canal boat holidays for people with disabilities. We are seeking volunteers to join the crew for these week long trips.
The crew person is a member of a crew of three who work as a team to ensure that passengers enjoy their holiday while keeping them safe. The prime responsibilities of the crew person are to assist the skipper in running the boat and to keep the interior of the boat clean.
You will also need to help in any other odd jobs that may be needed to ensure the smooth running of the trip.
Previous experience of canal boating and/or helping people with disabilities is desirable but is not required.
Organisation
Contact person firstname
Paul
Lastname
Treble
Contact person's position
Trustee
Email address?
Their phone number?
01242 674 092
Contact instructions?
I am available most days of the week during the day and evening
Location address line 1
Great Bedwyn Wharf
Line 2
Great Bedwyn
Town
Marlborough
County
Wiltshire
Postcode
SN8 3NY
Map
Wheelchair accessible?
Yes
Car parking for the volunteer?
Yes
Secure bicycle parking?
Yes
Near public transport?
Not specified
How much time?
For a one off event
What times and days of the week?
Availability required
All of these times
Additional timing details
Working on residential canal boat holidays for people with disabilities for the weeks of 15th to 22nd April, 26th May to 2nd June and 7th July to 14th July 2017
You will be sleeping on board
You will be sleeping on board
Task type?
Support
Will suit someone like this:
Enjoys variety and changeSelf organised/motivatedLikes team workSociablePatientEnjoys working outsideEmotionally robustPhysically fit
Post suitable for supported volunteering?
No
Is training given?
Yes
Training description
Boat handling course
Is support given?
Yes
Description of support
You will be working with a skipper and a trip manager who has overall responsibility for the trip.
Are expenses paid?
Yes
Description of expenses
Traveling to and from Gt Bedwyn
Will I need my own transportation?
No
Will the volunteer be CRB or DBS checked?
Yes
Are references required?
Yes
Will there be an interview?
Yes
Are they properly insured?
Yes
Minimum age
16
Do they need a specific gender?
No
How many volunteers needed?
3
Opportunity added on
15 February 2017