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Outdoors for All partners with a variety of community organizations, parks & recreation departments, hospitals, and schools to provide outdoor recreation throughout the state. Activities are tailored to the partnering group’s specific needs. Partner Programs may feature adaptive cycling, kayaking, snowshoeing, rock climbing, yoga, and more. Volunteers are needed to help facilitate activities and to be general support for the event.
Click the dropdown menus below to learn about each Partner Program and to sign-up.
Alpine Skiing and Snowboarding
About: Patients from Seattle Children’s Orthopedic Clinic will have an opportunity to participate in a ski day with Outdoors for All! We’ll need a mix of stand and sit instructors to support the lessons. We’ll ski in two sessions (9am-11am and 12pm-2pm).
When: March 18th
Time: 9am – 2pm
Where: Summit West
Requirements: Must have completed Outdoors for All’s on-mountain training. If you have not completed training and want to volunteer, email [email protected]
About: Patients from the Swedish MS Society will have an opportunity to join a ski day with Outdoors for All! We’ll need a mix of stand and sit instructors to support the lessons. We’ll ski in two sessions (9am-11am and 12pm-2pm).
When: March 19th
Time: 9am – 2pm
Where: Summit West
Requirements: Must have completed Outdoors for All’s on-mountain training. If you have not completed training and want to volunteer, email [email protected]
Volunteers are encouraged to attend both days. If you can only attend one day, please email volu[email protected]
About: Instructors are needed to support small group lessons for skiing and snowboarding with Wounded Warrior Project (WWP). This is an all women’s event between participants, staff, and volunteers! WWP is bringing a group of 10 veterans together for a 2-day learn to ski/snowboard event. Instructors must be capable of teaching in a small group setting and/or guiding intermediate riders around the mountain.
When: March 22-23
Time: 9:30am – 3pm each day
Where: Summit Central
Requirements: Must have completed Outdoors for All’s on-mountain training. If you have not completed training and want to volunteer, email [email protected]
Cross Country Skiing and Snowshoeing
About: The Down Syndrome Community of Puget Sound empowers people with Down Syndrome and their families through life-long learning and experiences, while building an accepting and inclusive society. Outdoors for All is partnering with DSC to offer a day of snowshoeing. Instructors are need for group management and instruction.
When: March 18th
Time: 10:45 AM – 2:15 PM
Where: Gold Creek Pond. Volunteers must purchase a Sno-Park permit for the day.
Requirements: Must have completed Outdoors for All’s on-mountain training December of 2022. If you have not completed training and want to volunteer, email [email protected]
Rock Climbing
About: Volunteers must be able to pass a belay check at Edgeworks Seattle. Volunteers will assist climbers 1-on-1 for a 2-hour climbing event with the Friendship Circle of Washington.
When: March 29
Time: 6:30 PM – 9 PM (Event Time is 7 PM – 8:30 PM)
Where: Edgeworks Seattle
Requirements:
- Must be belay certified though Edgeworks or able to pass a belay test upon arrival.
- Please show up early to be tested at Edgeworks for belay skills
- Complete the virtual trainings below:
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About: Volunteers must be able to pass a belay check at Vertical World. Volunteers will assist climbers 1-on-1 for a 2-hour climbing event with the Alyssa Burnett Center.
When: March 31
Time: 1:30pm – 4:00pm
Where: Vertical World Redmond
Requirements:
- Volunteers must be able to pass a belay check at Vertical World
- Complete the virtual trainings below:
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Cycling
About: Support a day of cycling with Lewis County Accessible Recreation! Volunteers are needed for group support and riding alongside participants.
When: April 15th
Time: 9:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Where: James Lintott Elementary School in Chehalis
Requirements:
- Must provide your own bike and helmet
- We will provide an orientation the day of
- Complete the virtual trainings below:
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VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION EVENTS
Share stories, reminisce about the epic season, and hang out with fellow volunteers. All winter volunteers are welcome! Please RSVP.
Date: March 23rd
Time: 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Location: The Collective Seattle (400 Dexter Ave N #120, Seattle, WA 98109)
Parking: There is plenty of street parking in the area as well as a few paid lots.
GENERAL INFORMATION AND DOCUMENTS
PARTICIPANT PROTECTION POLICIES
SPORT PROTECTION REPORTING FORM
Outdoors for All does not tolerate abuse or neglect of any kind, between any association of staff, volunteers, participants, family members, or caregivers. In Washington State, abuse or neglect is defined as the physical, sexual, or emotional injury of child (or vulnerable adult) by any person under circumstances which cause harm to the individual’s health, welfare, or safety; or the negligent treatment or maltreatment of a child (or vulnerable adult) by a person responsible for or providing care to the child.
If there is suspected abuse or neglect, or a claim of abuse or neglect, taking place within an Outdoors for All program, or with a participant who is involved in an Outdoors for All program, Outdoors for All has a legal and ethical responsibility to report such suspensions or claims to the appropriate authorities and/or support investigations into such claims of abuse or neglect.
During an investigation, Outdoors for All may limit the participation of individuals involved in the claim. Outdoors for All does not have an obligation to share the details of an investigation with those involved in the claim, to protect privacy and prevent retaliation of those involved.
Staff and volunteers complete yearly training on abuse and neglect prevention and
reporting practices within Washington State.