Sailability Volunteer
Tideway Sailability
Tideway Sailability is a unique sailing club in central London where people with or without a disability all sail together as one community. We need volunteers on Wednesdays and Sundays to help, both on the water and on land. Learn to sail while helping others to sail. On shore volunteers provide a friendly face when people arrive, assisting people into buoyancy aids, pushing wheelchairs etc.
Tideway Sailability is a unique sailing club in central London where people with or without a disability all sail together as one community. We need volunteers on Wednesdays and Sundays to help, both on the water and on land. Learn to sail while helping others to sail. You can quickly pick up the basics in our easy-to-sail accessible dinghies, designed for people with limited mobility as they are stable and forgiving. Initially one of our experienced volunteers will accompany you. Soon you will have learnt enough to sail on your own, and then take others for a sail or crew on the Hawk dayboats. Can you already sail? After an initial induction and assessment we will quickly find a role for you on the water. Whatever your sailing experience, we can help you learn a bit more, while you pass on your knowledge and experience to others. We can help you gain Safety Boat qualifications and experience of acting as Officer of the Day or Race Officer. Our Hawk dayboats can provide a taste of bigger boat sailing and more challenging sailing when we take them away from the Dock for weekends. Shore Volunteers Providing a friendly face when people arrive, assisting people into buoyancy aids, pushing wheelchairs, or even keeping up that very British tradition of making a much-appreciated cup of tea are all tasks that may appeal to those who want to come along and be part of Tideway but would prefer not to sail. We also welcome assistance in running Tideway’s office with management, logistical, fundraising and marketing. Volunteer for as little or up to as much time as you wish. We welcome new volunteers all year around and we run regular induction sessions.
Sport & Coaching
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No specific skills - we can train you with the skills you need. You will be working with people with a wide range of disabilities in an outdoor environment.
Satisfaction of supporting people with disabilities. Be part of a friendly team. We can provide references if you are job seeking. We provide training to help you carry out your volunteer role e.g. First Aid.
Our sessions are on Wednesdays and Sundays from 9.30am - 4pm. You can volunteer for the whole day, or part of the day. Most volunteers do either Wednesday or Sunday to fit around their other commitments. We have no minimum time commitment requirements. Volunteer for as little or up to as much time as you wish.
SE16 7SX
Surrey Docks Watersports Centre, Rope Street, London
Surrey Quays Overground station or Canada Water underground station, just a short hop on the train/tube from Tower Hamlets..
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