08.08.24 Kayaking (Multiple Time Slots)

**IMPORTANT FOR NEW VOLUNTEERS: Before registering to volunteer on any Waypoint Adventure program, complete our general volunteer registration HERE. Then, you may review our program calendar and sign up to volunteer on specific programs.**

The Waypoint Outdoor Kayaking program gives access to some of New England's most beautiful lakes, rivers, and coastline. Enjoy the fun and serenity of the water all while being part of a supportive and diverse community. Waypoint Adventure trip leaders specialize in leading accessible adventure education programs for youth and adults of all abilities. Your assistance on these programs help us to provide access to folks who may require physical, cognitive, or social emotional accommodations. As a volunteer on a kayak program, you may be asked to do the following (please note that the following are NOT the volunteer eligibility requirements. We are happy to tailor tasks to your skills and abilities as long as you meet our kayaking eligibility criteria!) :

• Assist in unloading and carrying kayaks to and from trailer
• Review a lesson plan for the program and overview on participants and supports they may need
• Set up materials (lifejackets, water coolers, adaptive gear, paddles, etc) as needed
• Guide participants as needed through proper lifejacket fit, paddle stroke techniques, and other skills
• Paddle in the back of a tandem kayak with a participant. Must be able to steer/ control the boat, and follow WPA instructors' on-the-water commands
• Assist in re-loading kayaks onto trailer
• Clean up of materials

Instructors: TBD ([email protected]; 781-325-7980)

Location/Directions: The address for Constitution Beach is 799 Bennington St in East Boston. This location is MBTA accessible via the Blue Line (Orient Heights T Stop) and 120 Bus Route (Closest stop: Bennington and Trident). If taking the T, it is approximately a 5 minute walk from Orient Heights Station to the beach parking lot on Barnes Avenue. If driving, there is a parking lot. See map in the pictures on the side of this page and look for green Waypoint signs to direct you to our exact location.

Parking will be limited as the beach gets very busy on weekends. If possible, we strongly encourage you to consider taking public transportation or getting dropped off on this date. 

Conditions: Constitution Beach in East Boston is on the ocean. We will mostly stay in the sheltered bay area by the airport and may venture out towards Belle Isle Marsh depending on conditions. Water may be choppy depending on the winds. We may experience boat traffic from some sailboats and motor boats and will need to avoid swimmers near the beach area. The launch area is a sandy beach with about a ~100 ft distance down to the water depending on the tides. We will have beach wheelchairs available and there is also a mobi mat that goes partially down the beach for accessibility. 

Bathrooms: There will be an accessible porta potty and flush toilets available. 

What to bring:

• Water bottle
• Sandals with a heel strap or sneakers that you don't mind getting wet
• Sunglasses with a strap
• Sunscreen
• Hat
• Snacks 
• Dinner (if doing Full Session)