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.

9:30 am to 11:00 am - Introduction to EMR presentation (AUT Millennium meeting room)

11:00 am to 12:30 pm - Pool based snorkel guide training session

12:30 pm to 1:00 pm - Shared lunch and Q&A

1:00 pm to 2:00 pm - BLAKE VR experience (TBC)

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

- Theory session which covers our SOP, volunteer roles, 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 starting 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!

Follow the Eventbrite link here to register and secure your spot!