Volunteer Shifts for Paddle in the City - 07/11/2026 and 07/12/2026

Volunteer to help out with our Free kayaking opportunities for adults and families. Bicentennial Park boat launch, near Main Street Bridge.
About this Event

We will be working from 9a-5p. The event will be from 10a-2p this year on both Saturday (07/11/2026) and Sunday (07/12/2026). We will have 4 shifts options available.

First shift will be from 9a-1p.

Second shift will be from 12p-4p.

Third shift will be an all day shift from 9a-4p.
Fourth shift option will be a clean up shift at the end of the event from 3p to 5p.

1. Water/Land Help- No experience necessary for helping put participants in and out of the water.

2. On water safety boating on the river- You must carry an L1 or L2 ACA river instructor certification or have passed an L1 or L2 skills development course and/or are considered a qualified assistant. You will be in your kayak as a safety boater ON THE RIVER at either bridge or in the middle between the two... (Main Street Bridge and COSI).

3. Life jacket fitting | Paddle selection | Safety Briefing area - No experience necessary for this volunteer shift. You will be assisting the participants with their life jackets, paddles and general safety information.

4. Information tent- No experience necessary for these shifts. You will be helping the public fill out waivers and inform them about HERO USA’s programs.