Camaraderie with Purpose

Heroes on the Water chapters can be found across the U.S. and provide outdoor wellness services to veterans, first responders, and their families. Participants do not need prior experience, and events are open to all veterans, first responders, and family members.

Our chapter events allow heroes to decompress and reconnect with themselves and their families while becoming part of a lifelong community.

Our chapters provide a platform for local community members to contribute to the wellbeing of veterans and first responders, instilling a sense of camaraderie and gratitude to all who are involved. Volunteers dedicate their time, uplifting these heroes’ lives and nurturing a culture of service in their communities. Through this collective endeavor, communities evolve, fortifying bonds and building a brighter future for everyone.

1. Choose a Local Chapter: Use our map to locate the chapter in your area. You must be an active-duty military, veteran, first responder or family member to participate.
2. Sign Up: Contact the chapter’s leadership team via their chapter email. Provide your contact information and express your interest in participating. Our teams are always ready to welcome new participants and will guide you through the sign-up process.
3. Join an Event: Don’t worry if you don’t have prior experience. Our chapter leaders and volunteers are there to support you in every way they can.

Getting involved in our volunteer-led chapters is simple and rewarding. Whether you have prior experience or are new to volunteering, you are welcome to participate in the enriching journey of serving our community heroes. Here are the steps to becoming a volunteer:

1. Choose a Local Chapter: Use our map to locate the chapter in your area.
2. Sign Up: Contact the chapter’s leadership team via their chapter email. Provide your contact information and express your interest in volunteering. Our teams are always ready to welcome new volunteers and will guide you through the sign-up process.
3. Volunteer at an Event: Once you have expressed your interest in volunteering. Your local chapter will reach out with more information about upcoming events. Volunteering involves supporting our heroes and spending quality time with them, sharing experiences, and building strong connections.

By volunteering, you become part of a tight-knit community that values service, camaraderie, and gratitude. Every act of service counts towards building a better future for our heroes and community.

Interested in starting a chapter in your area? Learn more here.

Each volunteer chapter:

• Has a leadership team of 4 people minimum
• Has a group of volunteers to support events
• Holds regularly scheduled events, typically monthly during the season

We invite you to be a part of this rewarding journey. Every chapter, every event, and every conversation play a pivotal role in crafting an environment of unity, gratitude, and camaraderie. Sign up today and become part of your local chapter and Heroes on the Water community.

Our latest study, Operation Early Impact, reveals the incredible therapeutic benefits of our kayak fishing programs for service members, veterans, first responders, and their families.

By participating or volunteering with Heroes on the Water, you’ll be part of a movement that’s proven to enhance mental health, stress management, self-efficacy, and personal relationships. With 95% of participants reporting better stress management, 90% feeling a boost in self-confidence, and 91% enjoying improved relationships, your contribution will have a tangible impact.

Join us in our mission to heal and support our heroes through the restorative power of nature, activity, and community.