Newsletter: 
Great Ohio River Paddle
Volunteer Opportunities
REGISTER for GORP
Come join our volunteer crew!
A key factor in the success of this event is the effort and involvement of volunteers. If you have the desire...take a look at the opportunities listed below and contact us to offer to be a member of the GORP team.
To volunteer contact us via email or call 513-460-3365.
Opportunities
SIte TBD
Saturday Registration/check in 7:30 – 9:30
Paddler registration/check in
Saturday Boat Launch 9:00 – 9:30
Assist paddlers in carrying canoes and kayaks as
well as paddling gear to boat launch.
Saturday Safety Paddlers 9:30– 4:00
The responsibilities, duties, and benefits
for guides depends upon the services and skills provided by a particular guide. For example a lead guide will have different responsibilities
and duties relative to a naturalist guide or a general support guide. Weekend
commitment and prior GORP or guiding experience preferred. Responsibilities/duties of guides
(heritage, naturalist, lead, and support guides): Communication system maintenance
(making sure the radios/telephones are charged and ready) Lead or assist in safety coordinated
activities (i.e., safety briefings, etc.) Assist paddlers with take-out and put-in. Act
as guides/rangers on weekend/day-paddle dates. Assist with VIP paddlers Paddler safety
support First aid. Rescue aid and instruction.
Saturday Gear Shuttle 7:30 – 10:30
Load camping gear from registered paddlers
into truck and drive truck (17') to Warsaw Public Landing, Warsaw, KY (9 miles) and unload the gear.
Warsaw Public Landing, Warsaw, KY
Saturday Boat Take out 3:00 – 5:00
Assist paddlers in carrying canoes and kayaks as well as associated gear to the designated
area.
Sunday Morning Breakfast 7:00 – 8:30
Set up and clean up as well as help in the
serving of the meal.
Sunday Gear Check into Van 8:00 – 9:00
Load camping gear from registered
paddlers and drive the gear to Saturday Put-in location and unload the gear.
Sunday Morning Boat Launch 9:00 – 9:30
Assist paddlers in carrying canoes and kayaks
as well as paddling gear to boat launch.
Sunday Safety Paddlers 9:30 – 2:00
See Saturday
Sunday Gear Security 1:30 – 3:30
Watch over gear until picked up by paddlers.
To volunteer contact us via email or call 513-460-3365.