Crag X Indoor Rock Climbing Volunteers     |   Back to Listings

    * Position Type
    * Youth, Sports / Recreation, Social, Health & Wellness

    * Description
    * The goal of the program is to create a safe and fun environment where school age children with physical and/or developmental challenges can learn to climb. The children benefit from this program in a number of different ways - to have a fun and unique activity, to improve their upper and lower body strength, to improve their self confidence and coordination and to have an opportunity to meet their peers in the community. The volunteer plays an important role in this and must be mature, responsible and reliable as well as being kind, patient and committed. In addition to this they must be willing to complete a Belay and Safety Course at Crag X (2 hour session). The belayer is responsible for the cost of the course ($30-$45)

    * Location / Venue
    * Crag X Climbing Gym 341 John Street
      2400 Arbutus Road
      Victoria, BC

    * Regions
    * Victoria & Vancouver Island

    * Time Commitment
    * Short Term

    * Commitment Details
    * Wednesdays 3:15 - 5:00 April 27 to June 1, 2011. There will be 6 climbing sessions.

    * Training Provided
    * Yes

    * Benefits / Rewards
    * Great opportunity for people who like to be physically active and who may be looking at a career in occupational or physical therapy.

    * Languages
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    * Special Requirements

    * First Aid Certification
    * No

    * Computer Skills
    *

    * Drivers License
    * No


    * Other Considerations

    * Ages Worked With:
    * Youth (13 -18) ,Children (12 & Under)

    * Volunteer Age
    * Adult (19 to 54 years)

    * Gender
    * Everyone

    * Special Instructions / Information
    * must have current belay certification

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