Paddling, Rock Climbing, And Cycling Volunteers

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Come join our volunteer community this summer and share your love for the outdoors with our participants! Our kayak, paddleboard, rock climbing, and cycling series provides people with disabilities the opportunity to stay active, socialize, and learn new skills. Click on the dropdown menus below to learn more and to sign-up!

Paddling

Outdoors for All’s kayak series offers participants a safe, fun atmosphere to learn and practice paddling techniques. Volunteers are needed for the following roles: Kayak Volunteer, Lead Kayak Volunteer, and On-Shore Support.Ā 

Volunteers:

  • Read through the following job descriptions
  • Use the tabs below and sign-up for a kayak series.Ā 
  • Complete required trainings prior to the first day of the series you signed up for. There are both in-person and virtual trainings.

Outdoors for All’s Paddle Board Series offers participants a safe, fun atmosphere to learn and practice paddling techniques. Volunteers are needed for the following roles: Paddle Board Volunteer, Lead Paddle Board Volunteer, andĀ On-Shore Support.Ā 

Volunteers:

Rocking Climbing

Outdoors for All’s rock climbing series offers participants a safe, fun atmosphere to learn and practice climbing techniques. We provide a top roped climbing experience for our participants and operate at Deception Wall off Exit 38. Volunteers will ensure participants are wearing properly fitted helmets and harnesses; belay participants; engage participants throughout the activity; give helpful instruction to improve climbing technique; and other duties as assigned.

We also need lead volunteers to lead climb and set anchors for climbing routes.Ā 

Volunteer drivers and vehicle chaperones will transport participants from Magnuson Park to Exit 38 using an Outdoors for All vehicle.Ā 

Volunteers:

Cycling

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About:Ā Our Adaptive Cycling Center is open 7 days a week from 10 AM – 6 PM at Magnuson Park. Adaptive cycles are free for participants to use in the park thanks to our partnership with the Seattle Department of Transportation.Ā 

Volunteers will support the Adaptive Cycling Center on weekends and heavy-use days. Volunteers will greet participants, discuss bike options, ensure liability waivers are signed, perform A B C Quick checks, give Magnuson Park and Lake Sammamish State Park tours, provide route suggestions, and more! Bike maintenance skills and knowledge are not required.

Location:Ā Magnuson Park

Dates:Ā Weekends and heavy use days from June 7 – September 30Ā 

Times:Ā 2 shifts (9:45 AM – 1 PM and 1:30 PM – 5 PM)

Requirements:Ā Must be 18 years or olderĀ 

Virtual Training:

  • Completion of required virtual Training – useĀ thisĀ linkĀ to enroll in the below courses:
    • New Volunteer Orientation (only complete once)
    • Participant Protection Policies (complete annually)
    • Disability Awareness (complete annually)

Sign-Up Here

About:Ā Our Adaptive Cycling Center is open 7 days a week from 10 AM – 6 PM at Lake Sammamish. Adaptive cycles are free for participants to use in the park thanks to our partnership with the Seattle Department of Transportation.Ā 

Volunteers will support the Adaptive Cycling Center on weekends and heavy-use days. Volunteers will greet participants, discuss bike options, ensure liability waivers are signed, perform A B C Quick checks, give Magnuson Park and Lake Sammamish State Park tours, provide route suggestions, and more! Bike maintenance skills and knowledge are not required.

Location:Ā Lake Sammamish

Dates:Ā Weekends and heavy use days from June 7 – September 30Ā 

Times:Ā 2 shifts (9:45 AM – 1 PM and 1:30 PM – 5 PM)

Requirements:Ā Must be 18 years or olderĀ 

Virtual Training:

  • Completion of required virtual Training – useĀ thisĀ linkĀ to enroll in the below courses:
    • New Volunteer Orientation (only complete once)
    • Participant Protection Policies (complete annually)
    • Disability Awareness (complete annually)

Sign-Up Here

About:Ā On select Sundays during the summer, we take the Adaptive Cycling Center on the road to provide bikes for communities that may have trouble getting to Magnuson Park.Ā 

Volunteers in this role will support staff in setting-up the event by loading and unloading bikes from a trailer and setting up tents, tables and marketing materials. You will have opportunities to engage with the public about Outdoors for All programs, and ensure our riders are ready to roll by completing waivers and fitting helmets.Ā Ā 

Time:Ā 10 AM - 2 PM

Date and Location:

June 15 - Seward Park

June 29 - Don Armeni Boat Ramp

July 13 - Judkins Park

July 27 - Genessee Park

August 10 - Jefferson Park

August 24 - Genessee Park

September 7- Seward Park

September 21 - Don Armeni Boat Ramp

Requirements:Ā Must be 18 years or olderĀ 

Virtual Training:

oĀ Ā Completion of required virtual Training – useĀ thisĀ link to enroll in the below courses:

oĀ Ā Ā Ā New Volunteer Orientation (only complete once)

oĀ Ā Ā Ā Participant Protection Policies (complete annually)

oĀ Ā Ā Ā Disability Awareness (complete annually)

Mountain Biking

Outdoors for All’s Mountain Bike programs offer participants a safe, fun atmosphere to learn and practice safe mountain biking techniques. The focus of some is just to have a safe and fun biking experience while others hope to develop lifelong mountain bike skills. Volunteers can expect to work one-on-one or in small groups with riders that are ages 18+, can independently ride a standard or adaptive mountain bike on varied terrain. Outdoors for All partners with Evergreen Mountain Bike Alliance (EMBA) for mountain bike education. Volunteers will support mountain bike instruction under the Lead Outdoors for All Instructor or EMBA Instructor.

Volunteers:

  • Read through the Mountain Bike Volunteer job description
  • Use the tabs below and sign-up for a Mountain Bike series
  • Complete required trainings prior to the first day of the series you signed up for. There are both in-person and virtual trainings.

Sign-up Here

Dates: June 16, June 23, June 30

Time:Ā 4:30 PM – 7:30 PM

Location: Duthie Hill

Requirements:

  • 18+
  • Read through the Mountain Bike Volunteer job description
  • Completion of all in-person and virtual training

Trainings:

  • In-person (choose one)
    • June 1st, 9 AM – 12 PM, Duthie Hill
    • August 6th, 5 PM – 8 PM, Duthie Hill
  • Virtual Training:Ā Use thisĀ link to enroll in the below courses:
    • New Volunteer Orientation (only complete once)
    • Participant Protection Policies (complete annually)
    • Disability Awareness (complete annually)

Sign-up Here

Dates: July 16, July 26

Time: 4:30 PM – 7:30 PM (July 16); 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM (July 26)

Location: July 16 (Duthie Hill); July 26 (Stevens Pass)

Requirements:

  • 18+
  • Read through the Mountain Bike Volunteer job description
  • Completion of all in-person and virtual training

Trainings:

  • In-person (choose one)
    • June 1st, 9 AM – 12 PM, Duthie Hill
    • August 6th, 5 PM – 8 PM, Duthie Hill
  • Virtual Training:Ā Use thisĀ link to enroll in the below courses:
    • New Volunteer Orientation (only complete once)
    • Participant Protection Policies (complete annually)
    • Disability Awareness (complete annually)

Sign-up Here

Dates: August 11, August 18, August 25

Time:Ā 4:30 PM – 7:30 PM

Location: Duthie Hill

Requirements:

  • 18+
  • Read through the Mountain Bike Volunteer job description
  • Completion of all in-person and virtual training

Trainings:

  • In-person (choose one)
    • June 1st, 9 AM – 12 PM, Duthie Hill
    • August 6th, 5 PM – 8 PM, Duthie Hill
  • Virtual Training:Ā Use thisĀ link to enroll in the below courses:
    • New Volunteer Orientation (only complete once)
    • Participant Protection Policies (complete annually)
    • Disability Awareness (complete annually)

Sign-up Here

Dates: September 10, September 20

Time: 4:30 PM – 7:30 PM (September 10); 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM (September 20)

Location: September 10 (Duthie Hill); September 20 (Stevens Pass)

Requirements:

  • 18+
  • Read through the Mountain Bike Volunteer job description
  • Completion of all in-person and virtual training

Trainings:

  • In-person (choose one)
    • June 1st, 9 AM – 12 PM, Duthie Hill
    • August 6th, 5 PM – 8 PM, Duthie Hill
  • Virtual Training:Ā Use thisĀ link to enroll in the below courses:
    • New Volunteer Orientation (only complete once)
    • Participant Protection Policies (complete annually)
    • Disability Awareness (complete annually)

Group Programs

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About:Ā Volunteers needed for our upcoming kayak event with Tavon Learning Center! Volunteers will captain a tandem kayak, and help with setup/cleanup.

Time:Ā 9 AM - 2 PM

Date:Ā June 7

Location:Ā Lake Sammamish State Park

Volunteer Requirements:

  • 16+
  • Must be comfortable paddling in light to moderate winds
  • Ability and desire to work with a wide variety of personalities, skill levels, and abilities.
  • Ability to commit to all responsibilities and expectations as stated in the virtual trainings.Ā 
  • Pass a Washington State Background check
  • Equipment: no equipment required. We provide the kayaks, paddles, PFDs, and all other kayaking gear. You can bring your own PFD if you would like

Training:

  • Virtual Training – useĀ thisĀ linkĀ to enroll in the below courses
    • New Volunteer Orientation (only complete once)
    • Participant Protection Policies (complete annually)
    • Disability Awareness (complete annually)
    • Kayak Training (complete annually)

Sign-up Here

About:Ā Support an adaptive cycling demo with Swedish MS. Swedish MS serves individuals with Multiple Sclerosis, a group who needs patience and understanding to support success while attempting to maneuver adaptive cycles.Ā 

Date:Ā June 29

Time:Ā 9:45 AM - 2:15 PM

Location:Ā Magnuson Adaptive Cycling Center

Requirements:

  • 16+
  • Click hereĀ to enroll in the below required virtual trainings:
    • New Volunteer Orientation (complete only if you are a new volunteer)
    • Participant Protection Policies (this must be completed annually)
    • Disability Awareness (this must be completed once)

General Information And Documents

PARTICIPANT PROTECTION POLICIES

SPORT PROTECTION REPORTING FORM

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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 intoĀ 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.