Volunteer

Boat Hosts

Boat Kids simply would not be possible without Boat Hosts! Our Boat Hosts transport a Special Needs child and their family from Madeira Beach Rec Center through the intercoastal waterways, under the World Famous John’s Pass Bridge for a quick blast in the Gulf Of Mexico, and back to Madeira Beach Rec Center for a fun filled day with games, a park with a splash pad and lunch.

Please register at eventbrite.com and search for Boat Kids to volunteer as a Boat Host.

Boat Host Information:

  • Arrive at Madeira Beach Rec Center at 9:00 (Families to arrive at 10 a.m.). The closet boat ramp is Madeira Beach Marina 503 150th Ave , Madeira Beach, FL 33708 the launch fee is $9.35 for boat and to park truck and trailer. Or you could use Bay Pine Boat Ramp.
  • Please have your boat fueled and ready to go prior to 8:30 a.m. Fuel is available at Madeira Beach Marina
  • Boat Host drivers meeting at 9:30 a.m. at the rec center stage. We will have a light breakfast available.
  • In your Boat Host bag are T-shirts for you and your registered guest. Please wear these shirts so that we can easily identify who is a Boat Host/Volunteer.
  • All passengers are required to wear life preservers. Volunteers on dock will assist in putting them on before the family boards the boat.
  • Please have a cooler with water on board.
  • Please be aware of all passenger reactions while boat is moving and adjust speeds accordingly.
  • Please acknowledge anything that might make your passengers experience more enjoyable! Slow down to point these things out (dolphins).
  • We will spend a few hours at the rec center having lunch and interacting with the families.

Volunteers

Boat Kids would not be possible without our caring volunteers! Our Volunteer Team helps special needs families participate in this amazing event. You must be at least 16 years old to volunteer.

Volunteer Positions:

  • Pavilion Set Up
  • Photographer
  • Registration
  • Food Preparation
  • Dock Host

Please register at eventbrite.com and search for Boat Kids to become part of the Boat Kids Volunteer Team.

May30

8th Annual Boat Kids Event

May 30, 2020 Saturday