Everyone knows that volunteering is something that we can do. Volunteers help out in situations where they are needed the most. It is done without pay, just for the love of doing something good for the community or in support of a cause. Some of the most common volunteering programs are for housing or food services. For instance, homeless shelters or Habitat for Humanity. We say those are awesome causes, but why not volunteer as an adventure guide and truly express your personality?
What Is an Adventure Guide?
There is an adventurous person inside us all. We just sometimes need to find a way to show it. The adventure guide’s task is to help people learn how to explore and live out adventures safely. They are the ones who may take a group of people rafting down a river, skydiving from a plane, or hiking through extreme areas.
While adventuring with others, it is important that the guide be knowledgable of the sport or adventure. It is also good if they know about the area. People skills, humor, and a love of adventures are also qualities that an adventure guide must have.
How to Become an Adventure Guide?
Basically, anyone who wants to enjoy the great outdoors can become an adventure guide. The key is being in a location that provides a place for exploration. This is not always something you have to do for “free” or as a volunteer, but the pay scale for it will vary depending on your experience and skills as well as the type of adventures you provide to others.
The opportunities that it opens up to some people are quite fascinating. You can learn more about the types of rewards that taking part in it have to offer by viewing this interview with two Colorado adventure guides. This couple has figured out the perks and not so perky parts of being guides. For the most part, they wouldn’t trade their lifestyle for any other.
Where Will Your Adventures Take You?
Adventures can take place anywhere. All you need is an outdoor space and a plan for adventures that others will want to take part in. If you have a plan, you can succeed. Most people want to go adventuring, but don’t know where to start. You can give them a start.
Begin by developing your skills. The more skilled you are at rock climbing or river rafting, the more your services will be useful. Although it is fun to take part in many different adventures, your primary focus should be on one thing. You can use that one thing to market yourself and point out that you are also able to do other things.
Beyond that, keep your people skills building. You may need to laugh and joke with people that you have never met before. You cannot do this if you aren’t sure how to socialize.
However, there is a type of adventure guide that we do not speak of often. It is the adventure guide who simply travels the world to tell others about the things they have seen. This can be just as rewarding for some people.