Fundraising Event Volunteers
Outdoors for All has multiple fundraising events throughout the year including our Gala Auction in the fall, Spreefest in the Spring, and several other smaller events. Volunteers are an integral part in making these events a success. These are also great opportunities for new volunteers to learn about Outdoors for All, meet the community, and help out in a meaningful way.
Click the dropdown menus below to learn about each Fundraising Event and to sign-up.
Upcoming Events
About: Spreefest is our largest winter fundraiser benefiting our mission of enriching the lives of children and adults with disabilities through outdoor recreation. The event is a 3 month peer-to-peer fundraising campaign that ends with a fundraising wrap party on-mountain, March 8th 8:30AM-3:30PM.
Where: Summit West
When: March 8th
Benefits: Volunteers will receive a lift ticket and access to the beer garden (if over 21)
Volunteer roles and times:
Event Setup (6:30 AM – 9:30 AM)
Help with event set up. Must be okay with lifting heavy materials, such as tents, boxes, etc.
Registration (2 shifts: 8:30 AM – 11:30 AM OR 11:00 AM – 2:30 PM)
Help with running registration, which includes collecting forms, donations, distributing t-shirts, etc. Shift 2 will also help breakdown and cleanup the registration area.
Demo Skis Transporter (2 shifts: 6:30 AM – 10:30 AM OR 1:30 PM – 5:00 PM)
Help transport gear and supplies for demo reps and staff. Shift 2 will also help with event breakdown/clean up.
Raffle Ticket Sales (2 shifts: 9 AM – 12:00 PM OR 11:30 AM – 3:00 PM)
Help sell raffle tickets to attendees in the pavilion. Must be outgoing, persuasive, and comfortable with consistent stranger interactions for the duration of the shift.
Race Course Set-Up and Timer (8:30 AM – 12:00 PM)
Assist with the initial construction of rails, fencing, start/finish line, and timing on-snow. Volunteers must be physically capable of loading equipment and an intermediate level skier/rider. You must also bring your own equipment.
Snowshoe Volunteer (9:00 AM – 12:00 PM)
Volunteers will help facilitate our Snowshoe tour for Spreefest attendees. Must be comfortable on-snow and capable of snowshoeing for 1.5 hours. Please plan to bring your own snowshoes, but snowshoes are also available upon request.
Red Robin Lunch Liaison (10:30 AM – 2 PM)
Assist Red Robin and Outdoors for All staff during lunch. This includes answering questions about lunch from Spreefest attendees, handing out food items, group management, and other duties as assigned.
Race Course Timer and Takedown (11:30 AM – 3:00 PM)
Assist timing attendees who go through the race course on-snow. This role will also help take down the race course. Volunteers must be physically capable of loading equipment and an intermediate level skier/rider. You must also bring your own equipment.
Beer Garden Helper, Breakdown, and Clean-up Crew (1:00 PM – 5:00 PM)
Must be 21+. Help in our beer garden to provide beer cans to Spreefest attendees, manage the boundaries, keep the garden clean, and help with event break down and clean up.
Beer Garden Pouring Station Volunteer (1 PM – 5 PM)
Must be 21+. Pour beer and take payment in the beer garden. Keep space clean and tidy.
Requirements: Volunteer training will take place the day of the event. All volunteer roles are 16+ except for the beer garden roles, which are 21+.
About: Come volunteer at the St. Patrick’s Day Dash at the Seattle Center! Proceeds support Outdoors for All.
Where: Fisher Pavilion at Seattle Center
When: March 16th
Volunteer roles and times:
Beer Garden Pouring Station Volunteer (8:30 AM – 1 PM)
Volunteers will help staff beer pouring stations with the assistance of an on-site manager. Accept payment via Square readers and cash. Volunteers DON’T need to check IDs. Must be 21+
About: The Big Taste is a wine, beer, cider and distilled beverages tasting event at Hangar 30 in Magnuson Park on April 19th hosted by the University Sunrise Rotary Club. Proceeds benefit Outdoors for All! Volunteers will be able to attend and enjoy the event at no cost after their shift concludes. Volunteers 21+ will receive 5 drinks tickets.
Where: Hanger 30 at Magnuson Park
When: April 19th
Volunteer roles and times:
Set Up (11 AM – 1:30 PM)
Setup tables & chairs; hand sanitizer; face masks; bottled water; tasting glasses tables; Rotary info; retail store; Registration; Rotary info booth; charity info & more; other logistics as determined on-site
Vendor Liaison (2 PM – 5:15 PM)
Direct beverage vendors where to set up; assist with their logistics.
Registration (4 PM – 7:30 PM)
Check ID of all guests that want to be served alcohol; provide wrist bracelet to affirm ID check. Check in guests from guest lists or actual tickets; sell tickets night of event. Volunteers must be 21+
Outdoors for All Info Tent (4:30 PM – 8:30 PM)
Staff info stations (includes wine toss or spin the wheel activity); be friendly; Q & A w/ guests; distribute bottles of water; help clean up.
Clean Up (7:30 PM – 9:30 PM)
Bag-up recycling / compost / trash; clean off tables; return all tables and chairs to storage; assist tasting vendors in loading their vehicles; mop up spills. Other duties as identified.
Volunteer Manuals & Policy Documents
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.
