This event is designed to help train our volunteers for the upcoming season. Whether you are new this season or you feel like you need some additional training all are welcome. Senior guides from last season are appreciated to help with the pool training.
If you haven't registered as a volunteer yet please follow this link.
Event registration - https://www.eventbrite.co.nz/e/auckland-emr-volunteer-training-registration-398740773387
When you register you will have the option to attend any part of the following.
6.00pm to 6.30pm - Introduction to EMR presentation (AUT Millennium meeting room)
6.30pm to 9.00pm - Pool based snorkel guide training session
We will cover the following in the Pool Session and the introduction to EMR session:
- Theory session which covers our SOP, volunteer roles, etc.
- How to give a briefing/karakia
- How to kit up participants
- Leading a group
- Rescue scenarios
You will be marked and given a score which will give you your starting role for the upcoming season.
Some of the roles are:
Land based
Kayak Support
Trainee Snorkel Guide
Assistant Snorkel Guide
Senior Snorkel Guide.
Please note that we will give you feedback and help you further your skills throughout the season. What ever role you have initially is just a starting point!