AmpSurf NE Learn to Surf Clinic - August 2, Nahant, MA

Thanks to the support of Legacy Realty, and their partners at Leader Bank and the Law Offices of Sotiri Sougaris, we will be hosting a Learn to Surf Clinics for people living with disabilities, Veterans and First Responders at Nahant on August 2. All people living with a disability or lifelong condition are invited to participate and volunteers are needed to make it all possible.
More detailed information for both participants and volunteers can be found below.

Volunteers:

Thank you for expressing interest to help us share the healing power of the ocean and adaptive surfing with our participants.

Volunteering can be a very rewarding experience. These clinics are not possible without your help. These clinics are also not possible if not adequately staffed. It is very important that all who sign up to volunteer make it to the event. Please let us know as soon as possible if you are unable to attend by emailing c3VyZiB8IGFtcHN1cmYgISBvcmc= As we get closer to the date of the clinic you signed up for, we will send out updates. Please be sure to arrive on time and expect to have one of the greatest experiences of your life.

Again, please make sure you can commit for the whole time period you have signed up for. The Participants and your fellow volunteers are counting on you! We understand that circumstances change so please ensure you email c3VyZiB8IGFtcHN1cmYgISBvcmc= if you cannot meet your commitment.

See below for specific volunteer opportunities.

Our Mission:

Our mission is to Promote, Inspire, Educate, and Rehabilitate (PIER™) all people with disabilities and their families through adaptive surfing and other outdoor activities to keep them focused on their abilities, not their disabilities.

We are stoked about your interest in participating in the healing power of the ocean and adaptive surfing. Participating in these events can be a very rewarding experience. Before signing up, please take a moment and read the information below.

Participant schedule:

8:00 a.m. – Participants arrive – Meet, greet and suit up (Please do not be late).

8:30-9:00 a.m. – Dry land instruction.

9:00-11:00 a.m. – In-water surf instruction.

11:30-12:00 p.m. – Lunch/Tear Down.

Participants are encouraged to contact AmpSurf in advance to make sure all efforts can be made to accommodate your disability. Please email c3VyZiB8IGFtcHN1cmYgISBvcmc=

Participants should bring the following items:

• Swimsuit Towel
• Sunscreen
• Picture ID
• Snacks and Water

AmpSurf will provide:

• a surfboard
• wetsuit
• rash guard
• beach wheelchair is available if needed

Fees:

All clinics now have a $25 registration fee to hold a spot at the clinic. If you can not afford this registration fee, please email us at c3VyZiB8IGFtcHN1cmYgISBvcmc= and we will send you an applicaiton for a grant to attend. You will still need to do the fee and we will refund you if you meet criteria for a grant.

We need a minimum of at least 5 participants to hold any clinic.

Thank you for your interest in helping us share the healing power of the ocean and adaptive surfing with our participants. Volunteering can be a very rewarding experience and these clinics are not possible without your help in order to be adequately staffed.

As we get closer to the date of the clinic you signed up for, we will send updates. Please be sure to arrive on time and expect to have one of the greatest experiences of your life. Please note AmpSurf does NOT provide wetsuits for Volunteers. Please read our Beach Policy Manual found on our homepage at www.ampsurf.org. Below is information on the 'day of schedule' at the clinic.

Volunteer Daily Schedule (Instructors, Safety, Beach, Booth, and Water Assists):

7:00 - All volunteers: Arrive/Set up.

7:30 - All volunteer: Briefing.

8:00 - Participants arrive and are fitted for wetsuits (if desired).

8:30 - Welcome brief, dryland training, and safety briefing, and group photo.

9:00 - 11:00 In-Water surf instruction.

11:30 - Final comments, Participants depart / Volunteers tear down and pack up

Again, please make sure you can commit to the whole time you have signed up for. The participants and your fellow volunteers are counting on you! It is very important that all who sign up to volunteer make it to the event. We understand that circumstances may change so please email us at c3VyZiB8IGFtcHN1cmYgISBvcmc= if you cannot meet your commitment.

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