Volunteer
Do you have a passion for the outdoors, sharing adventures with others, and seeing people have fun? Then join Environmental Traveling Companions (ETC) as a volunteer!
We are currently looking for New Sea Kayak and River Program Volunteers! No experience is necessary! Simply download the Volunteer Application form and apply for your preferred program. See below for more information about each program.
Click here to download the Volunteer Application Form.
Training for new Sea Kayak Program Volunteers will begin with an evening classroom session in San Francisco on March 27, 2013. On water training will take place on April 13 & 14 with day sessions in Sausalito, and as a 4-day/3-night kayak trip to Angel Island. Kayak training will conclude with a night session in San Francisco, April 30. There is also a mandatory Disability Awareness Training held at our River Camp May 18 & 19. For more information download the job announcment:
Training for new River Program Volunteers will begin with an evening classroom session in San Francisco on March 26, 2013. Whitwater guide school will take place at our river camp on the South Fork American River April 6-14. Mandatory Disability Awareness Training will also be held at our river camp May 18 & 19. For more information download the job announcement:
Volunteers are the heart and soul of ETC, and represent diverse cultures, ages, occupations, and abilities. We provide expert training in wilderness skills, first aid, disability / diversity awareness, and environmental education. Every volunteer brings their own special talents and enthusiasm to the adventure. That is why so many of our participant groups return, year after year!
Have tons of fun while experiencing the joy of helping others:
- Be recognized for your time and skills
- Receive academic credit for your volunteer experience
- Get a recommendation for college or graduate school
- Discover an amazing community of adventurers
- Change your life—and the lives of our participants!
Click here to download the Volunteer Application for ANY of our programs!
“Every summer I volunteer on ETC's 12-day mixed abilities Youth LEAD course. Watching the kids learn, laugh, and change in such a diverse community is awesome. I adore our participants and love seeing the smiles reflected in their eyes while they are paddling on the Bay.”
Elena Van Loo, Sea Kayak Volunteer
