Volunteer Essentials 2014-15 | Page 103

• • • Minimize campfire impacts-“Be Careful with Fire” Respect wildlife Be considerate of other visitors- “Be Kind to Other Visitors” This course is designed to qualify adult volunteers for girl safety while swimming in a pool, small lake and/or pond.  Must hold certification from one of the following: o American Red Cross Lifeguard Training o YMCA Lifeguard Training o National Pool and Water Park Lifeguard Training o United States Lifesaving Association o Boy Scouts of America Lifeguarding   The primary lifeguard must be at least 18 years of age. One lifeguard and 2 watchers must be provided for every 25 swimmers. This basic course is designed to qualify adult volunteers and older girls for short-term recreational archery programs. Volunteers will learn to hold the bow and arrow precisely, master their aim and shoot the target while enjoying the outdoors and competitiveness of the girls.  An instructor certified through the National Archery Association is required for archery activities.  Minimum age for certification is 15 years old.  Anyone certified between the ages of 15 and 18 can assist with or lead a training program, but must have a co-instructor present who is over the age of 18. This course is designed to qualify adult volunteers (leaders for example) for short-term recreational canoeing programs with the girls and holds the volunteers accountable for safe canoe outings on ponds and small lakes.  Minimum age to become certified is 17 years of age.  Anyone certified at the age of 17 can assist with or lead a program but must have co-instructor present or an adult with training present when canoeing activity is in progress.  Certification cards are awarded by the instructor upon successful completion. This course is designed to qualify adult volunteers to be equipped for short term-recreational canoeing programs. Introduction to River Paddling requires the volunteers to maintain a safe canoe experience on open water, lakes and rivers during their outings with the girls.  The adult volunteers must be 18 years or older to qualify for certification. This course is designed to qualify adult volunteers to be equipped and trained in the use of small watercraft via canoes, funoes and kayaks for short periods on the small lakes with the girls.  Must hold certification from one of the following: o American Canoe Association 99