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Assist a Person with a Disability to Surf Again! Adaptive surfing clinic in NYC!

On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Far Rockaway, NY
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  • Details

    Date:
    July 11, 2026, 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM PDT
    Available Times:
    Weekends (daytime)
    Recurrence:
    One time only
    Volunteers Needed:
    200
    Cause Areas:
    Children & Youth, Community Development, Disability, Sports & Recreation, Veterans
    Benefits:
    Training Provided
    Good For:
    Kids, Teens, Public Groups, Age 55+, International Volunteers, Private Corporate Groups
    Age Requirement:
    18+
    Other Requirements:
    Just be willing to have fun and help out. We have both water-based and land-based volunteer roles.
    Wheelchair Accessible

    Description

    Assist a Person with a Disability to Surf Again! Adaptive surfing clinic in NYC!

    Wheeling Forward helps people with disabilities experience life to the fullest and enables them to see possibility where others see insurmountable obstacles. They work with individuals to provide the advocacy, mentorship, and support services they need to reach their goals, no matter how big or small.

    About the Event

    Adaptive Surf NYC 2026 aims to empower individuals with disabilities by providing an inclusive, safe, and fun environment to experience adaptive surfing.

    The waves of Rockaway Beach will come alive with the spirit of inclusivity and adventure as adaptive surfing takes center stage at Adaptive Surf NYC 2026. Hosted by Wheeling Forward, this exciting event is part of the "Play It Forward" adaptive sports program, dedicated to empowering individuals with disabilities through transformative sports experiences.

    Volunteers and participants can register directly via this link: https://tinyurl.com/adaptivesurf2026-register

    As a refresher, you can see pictures from a prior event here https://www.flickr.com/photos/wheelingforward/albums/72177720319426545

    Please feel free to share this email with your colleagues and network. We truly appreciate your support in joining us to make this event an incredible day for the disability community!

    If you have any questions, feel free to call me/Alex directly at 347-455-1260.

    Please see the event details below. Attached is the event flyer.

    Event Details

    Title: Adaptive Surf NYC 2026

    Date/Time: Saturday, July 11, 2026, 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM

    Location: Rockaway Beach Boardwalk @ 69th St - Queens, NY

    Street Address: Beach Front Rd @ 69th St, Rockaway Beach, Queens, NY 11692

    Transportation Instructions:

    • Subway: Take the A train to Beach 67th Street Station, which is an accessible station. From there, it's a short distance to Beach 69th Street.

    Schedule:

    • 8:00 AM - Event Setup and Registration Volunteers Arrive
    • 8:30 AM - Check-In Opens
    • 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM - Adaptive Surf Clinic

    Location

    On-site
    Rockaway Beach, Beach 69th Street, Far Rockaway, New York, US
    Beach 69th Street
    Directions

    Location: Rockaway Beach Boardwalk @ 69th St - Queens, NY

    Street Address: Beach Front Rd @ 69th St, Rockaway Beach, Queens, NY 11692

    Transportation Instructions:

    • Subway: Take the A train to Beach 67th Street Station, which is an accessible station. From there, it's a short distance to Beach 69th Street.

    How to Volunteer for This Opportunity

    Please apply directly through the registration link provided - https://tinyurl.com/adaptivesurf2026-register

    Otherwise, you can send an email to info@wheelingforward.org if you have questions or would like to register directly.

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