Southern Utah Volunteer Opportunities

The Rafting Program is the National Ability Center’s southern program in Moab, Utah. In 1977 the first accessible rafting trips in Utah were launched under the leadership of Martha Ham and the dynamic and essential engagement of volunteers from the river running community. These initial expeditions were made possible by the crucial sponsorship of commercial river outfitter, Ken Sleight. Ham went on to incorporate Splore (Special Populations Learning Outdoor Recreation and Education) and gain outfitter status for the organization on the Colorado and Green Rivers with the blessings of the iconic Sleight.

In 2017 The National Ability Center and Splore decided on a partnership so that adaptive recreation of all kinds could be under one umbrella. Since then Splore and the NAC have been continuing to push the adaptive nation forward! Our guides are dedicated to helping individuals grow and develop their independent potential. We use specialized adaptive rafting equipment, supportive and caring volunteers, and a team of dedicated staff; both in front of, and behind the scenes.
 

Volunteer Roles in the Southern Utah Program

Whitewater Guide
Whitewater Guides will be rowing or paddle guiding an NAC raft with participants on sections they are checked off on. Guide’s help assist with transfers, cooking meals, and interaction with the participants. Guides may be asked to help with prepping or putting away gear and equipment at our base in Moab. Guides must have verifieable class III whitewater guiding expierence or complete NAC whitewater guide training.

Prerequisites: Whitewater Guide Training, First Aid Training, Whitewater Guide Expierence, River Log
Requirements: 18+ years old, Waiver, Media Release, Proof of Covid-19 Vaccination, and Background Check for 18+

 

Whitewater Crew
Whitewater Crew volunteers help the guides conduct a successful and fun trip. Volunteers assist with transfers, cooking meals, and interact with the participants. Assistants may also be asked to help with prepping or putting away gear and equipment at our base in Moab. Crew volunteer must complete the Whitewater Crew Training, previous whitewater expierence is not necessary but is preferred.

Prerequisites: Whitewater Crew Training
Requirements: 18+ years old, Waiver, Media Release, Proof of Covid-19 Vaccination, and Background Check
 

Interested in volunteering with our Southern Utah Program?