Auckland EMR Volunteer Training

Sat Aug 21 2021 at 09:00 am to 02:30 pm

Lake Pupuke | Auckland

Experiencing Marine Reserves - EMR
Publisher/HostExperiencing Marine Reserves - EMR
Auckland EMR Volunteer Training
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Intro to EMR volunteering at Dolphin Underwater Club, Lake Pupuke. In-water training at Glenfield Pools.
About this Event

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.

When you register you will have the option to attend any part of the following.

Registrations open on 27th July

9:00am to 11:00am - Introduction to EMR presentation at Dolphin Underwater Club rooms

11.00 to 11.30am - Catered lunch

11:30am to 12:00pm - Travel to Glenfield pools

12:00pm to 2:00pm - Pool based session at Glenfield Pools. Meet EMR by the trailer - location TBC to grab snorkel gear. Gear overview + swim/snorkel test + trial guiding session.

We will cover the following in the Pool Session and the introduction to EMR sessions:

- Theory session which covers our SOP, fish ID 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 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!


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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Lake Pupuke, 1 Northcote Road Ext, Auckland, New Zealand

Tickets

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