Paying It Forward
The 'Pay It Forward' philosophy is where we help those we can help, and in return ask only that they help another person in the future. Paying It Forward creates a chain reaction that never ends. Every person has something to give in a team, and something to gain, and our dream is to network people and to help make amazing things happen.
Training and sponsorship programs
What we have achieve so far...
2019
We are proud to say our 2019 kayak course programs have been Paying It Forward in leaps and bounds since Dipesh Gurung returned from the New Zealand Kayak School.
What we do right now …
On expedition
Where are we heading ... a part of our active philosophy
2019
We are proud to say our 2019 kayak course programs have been Paying It Forward in leaps and bounds since Dipesh Gurung returned from the New Zealand Kayak School.
- Kayak skills development course - Supporting paddlers by refining their kayaking techniques.
- Two introductions to the kayak instruction course - Introducing experienced Nepali guides and instructor to the New Zealand Kayak systems of teaching.
- Kayak instruction consolidation program - Further development opportunity for Nepali guides and instructors who have completed a previous course with Dipesh Gurung and who would like to continue to develop their skills.
- Social paddle trips with Dipesh Gurung - An opportunity to participate in on water practice and to ask questions.
- Swiftwater rescue technician program - Successful participants receive the internationally recognised Swiftwater Safety Institute qualification of SRT-1. Operated in conjunction with the Nepal Kayak Club.
- Introduction to Kayak instructor training course - Operated in conjunction with the Nepal Kayak Club.
- Kayak instructor training - Join Adventures Team trip leader Dipesh Gurung, went to New Zealand for further training with the New Zealand Kayak School who provided a full sponsorship for training and living expenses. Dipesh teachers what he learnt in New Zealand at the Join Adventures Team free Kayak Instructor courses in Nepal. (Sponsored by The New Zealand Kayak School who provided a full sponsorship for training and living expenses. The Join Adventures Team through global support were able to raise the funds for the flight and via costs, and immigration expenses to New Zealand.)
- Two kayak programs - New Zealand Kayak School instructors Jess Matheson and Sophie Mulder funded by The Join Adventures Team.
- 5 Day Senior Kayak Instructor Training - focused on advance kayak instruction, advanced kayak rescue and kayak techniques.
- 3 Day Junior Kayaker Training - focused on kayak technique.
- Swiftwater rescue program - Combined support from The Swiftwater Safety Institute and the Join Adventures Team. (Supported by the Join Adventures Team and The Swiftwater Safety Institute)
- Two x 3 day Junior Kayak courses - reviewing kayak techniques and the Introduction to Teaching Kayaking. (Supported by the Join Adventures Team)
- Computer courses - Resume Writing and Internet Navigation (Supported by Laura Oakley , Join Adventures Team Leader)
- 2015 Earthquake Relief - In conjunction with the CenterPoint Relief Group.
- Established Join Adventures Expeditions and assembled the team.
What we do right now …
On expedition
- Offer truly amazing adventures that benefit loads of people - On an expedition you are not just a part of the adventure, you are part of the community. The team guides introduce you to Nepal and the local businesses and the big picture - community involvement.
- Support paddlers from around the world - Enabling the Napali paddlers to become involved in international paddling adventures no matter what their skill level or the challenge. We welcome everyone to join us, both on river adventures and in participating in the community.
- Continue to build Join Adventures Teams skills - By offering the best support possible to participants.
- Provide free Paying It Forward kayak programs to local paddlers
- In 2018 the Join Adventures Team joined with the Nepal Kayak club - This offered more Nepali paddlers more training opportunities. Join Adventures Team training programs now run through the Nepal Kayak Club, a registered organisation for Nepali Paddlers.
- Employing more Napali guides and creating more positions - Offering our participants higher levels of support.
- Bringing affordable equipment to Nepal - For local guides.
- Providing individual mentoring and support - to upcoming Nepali paddlers
- School presentations - Laura Oakley, Join Adventurer Team Leader, delivers presentations to inspire students at schools, universities and training institutes on topics such as 'Paying It Forward' and 'Walking your own path in life'.
Where are we heading ... a part of our active philosophy
- More amazing adventures that are just super fun and bring people from around the world, and help support the local Nepali community.
- Continue training courses in Swiftwater Rescue and kayak instruction.
- Support a team of Nepali kayak instructors to complete their international NZOIA qualifications, and become the first Nepali team to be internationally recognised as kayak instructors.
- Develop practical 'Leave No Trace' practices for local Nepali businesses and offer this knowledge in free training courses.
- Work more with Napali community groups and offer more opportunities to more people around the world.
- Stay tuned to what we can make possible.
The Join Adventures Team of paddlers and the community
We are a crew of paddlers that came together in 2014 with a mission to use our skills and love of paddling to build a self sustaining system that supports training opportunities, and whitewater support for paddlers. We are a Nepali team with an Australian thrown into the mix, all who deeply believe in the philosophy of Paying It Forward, and leading by example. As a team we are humbled and honoured to be part of a global community of amazing people creating positive opportunities.
The Join Adventures Team: team or company?
The Join Adventures Team is a team of highly qualified and experienced paddlers who specialise in extended expeditions, specialist expeditions and kayak instruction. Our team is supported by the local Nepali company Rapidrunner Expeditions Pvt. Ltd. who operate our expeditions, as well as being a Join Adventures Team sponsor.
The Join Adventure Team expeditions
The expeditions are our sustainable income source, allowing our team to self fund wages, run training courses, and support community projects. Every Join Adventures Team expedition contributes financially to supporting our goals.
The Join Adventures Team expeditions are very special to our team, we have a deep passion for the rivers, the whitewater and for sharing adventures with people from around the world. Expeditions are tailor made and all inclusive with the primary focus being on exploring Nepal by river. Our expeditions also include unique off-river activities to deepen your discovery of Nepal and its culture. We are an inclusive team, welcoming people of all paddling skills, abilities, gender, sexual preference, age and race.
The Join Adventures Team expeditions are very special to our team, we have a deep passion for the rivers, the whitewater and for sharing adventures with people from around the world. Expeditions are tailor made and all inclusive with the primary focus being on exploring Nepal by river. Our expeditions also include unique off-river activities to deepen your discovery of Nepal and its culture. We are an inclusive team, welcoming people of all paddling skills, abilities, gender, sexual preference, age and race.
Financial transparency
Sustainable fundraising
The Join Adventures Team believes we have something to give. We have great skills on whitewater and love paddling with people from around the world. A sustainable fundraising system has been developed to support community funds and projects for generations to come. To achieve this, the Join Adventures Team gives a set amount to support the Paying It Forward programs, and have created a transparent system so that participants know exactly what funds are given to the community programs.
The paddle crew and income
Expeditions are over approximately 2 to 5 weeks which enables each Nepali crew member to be provided with an equivalent wage to a season of work, giving our team members freedom to support community courses and projects. The only team member that cannot earn a wage on an expedition is Laura, she is an Aussie and Nepal doesn't allow ‘foreigners’ to work legally on the rivers. Laura’s pretty important to the team and we like having her around, so Laura joins expeditions as an extra after each expedition has a full ratio of Nepali guides/instructors.
As a team we provide full transparency with expedition money, each team member (both leaders and season guides) have access to the information on what has been paid out, how much goes to community projects, how much goes to transport, food, equipment, wages, and the Rapidrunner office costs. We believe that financial transparency is essential in any team.
The local company - Rapidrunner Expeditions Pvt Ltd
Rapidrunner Expeditions Pvt Ltd is a legally registered, tax paying whitewater company, based in Pokhara, Nepal and are an awesome crew of people that are instrumental to the success of our team, and provide essential administration skills and are our biggest supporter.
Over the years they have support our dreams, provided employment security and have given us additional support to help with our bigger projects. In 2017 they gave an additional $1000 towards the team leader Dipesh Gurung's training trip to the New Zealand Kayak School.
The Join Adventures Team believes we have something to give. We have great skills on whitewater and love paddling with people from around the world. A sustainable fundraising system has been developed to support community funds and projects for generations to come. To achieve this, the Join Adventures Team gives a set amount to support the Paying It Forward programs, and have created a transparent system so that participants know exactly what funds are given to the community programs.
The paddle crew and income
Expeditions are over approximately 2 to 5 weeks which enables each Nepali crew member to be provided with an equivalent wage to a season of work, giving our team members freedom to support community courses and projects. The only team member that cannot earn a wage on an expedition is Laura, she is an Aussie and Nepal doesn't allow ‘foreigners’ to work legally on the rivers. Laura’s pretty important to the team and we like having her around, so Laura joins expeditions as an extra after each expedition has a full ratio of Nepali guides/instructors.
As a team we provide full transparency with expedition money, each team member (both leaders and season guides) have access to the information on what has been paid out, how much goes to community projects, how much goes to transport, food, equipment, wages, and the Rapidrunner office costs. We believe that financial transparency is essential in any team.
The local company - Rapidrunner Expeditions Pvt Ltd
Rapidrunner Expeditions Pvt Ltd is a legally registered, tax paying whitewater company, based in Pokhara, Nepal and are an awesome crew of people that are instrumental to the success of our team, and provide essential administration skills and are our biggest supporter.
Over the years they have support our dreams, provided employment security and have given us additional support to help with our bigger projects. In 2017 they gave an additional $1000 towards the team leader Dipesh Gurung's training trip to the New Zealand Kayak School.
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Want to be part of our team?
There are so many ways you can be part of our teamJoin Adventures Team offer international paddling adventures for beginners to advanced paddlers. Develop your kayaking, Join us on a raft, and paddle with an amazing and diverse community of people.
- Become a volunteer team leader
- Take equipment to Nepal
- Donate equipment
- Contact us if you are an employer - Nepal guides working overseas
- Teaching workshops in Nepal
- Sponsor a Nepali competitor
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