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Current Volunteer Opportunities:
Group Programs
About: Join us in Indoor Rock Climbing with Tavon Learning Center. Tavon Learning Center serves adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Date: November 15
Time: 9:30 PM - 12:30 PM
Location: Edgeworks Climbing Bellevue
Responsibilities:
- Assist with group management
- Belay participants
Requirements:
- 18+
- Belay certified
- Pass a Washington State Background check
Training:
- Complete online training before your first day: Enroll Here
- New Volunteer Orientation – first-time volunteers
- Participant Protection Policies – required annually
- Disability Awareness – required once
Spin Class
About: Our indoor cycling volunteer role will support our spin classes by providing technical and educational support. You will arrive early to welcome participants and help with equipment set-up. During the ride, you will ride alongside a participant for socializing and to give some basic coaching on techniques on pedaling cadence and resistance. You may be asked to pilot a tandem bike to help a participant keep their pace consistent. At the end of the ride, you will help with clean-up.
Dates:
November 5, 12, 19
December 3
Time: 5:45pm-7:15pm
Location:
Magnuson Park
Requirements:
- Be able to ride on a stationary bike or trike for at least 45 minutes
- Wear athletic clothing appropriate for cycling; bikes have toe-cages for flat shoes (no cleats)
- Bring the stoke and keep energy levels high
- 16+
- Previous spin class/indoor cycling experience preferred, but not required
Training Requirements:
- Complete online training before your first day: Enroll Here
- New Volunteer Orientation – first-time volunteers
- Participant Protection Policies – required annually
- Disability Awareness – required once
What to bring: Water, snack, towel
Indoor Rock Climbing
About: Support our November indoor rock climbing series at Edgeworks Bellevue! Volunteers will belay participants and support group management.
Dates: November 2, 9, 15, 23
Time: 12:30 PM – 3:30 PM
Where: Edgeworks Bellevue
Requirements:
16+
Completion of required training
Must have previous rock climbing and belay experience.
Must be belay certified at Edgeworks (if you are not belay certified, you can schedule a time to become certified)
Bring your own harness and climbing shoes if you have them. If not, please let us know.
Training Requirements:
- Attend an orientation from 11 AM – 12 PM on November 2nd before the first session
- Complete online training before your first day: Enroll Here
New Volunteer Orientation – first-time volunteers
Participant Protection Policies – required annually
Disability Awareness – required once
Equipment Maintenance
About: Outdoors for All maintains a fleet of adaptive sit skis that require seasonal upkeep to ensure safety and performance. Volunteers will assist with hands-on maintenance projects including:
- Replacing and adjusting bungees on Mountain Man skis
- Performing shock maintenance
- Pairing skis with buckets/seats and labeling for compatibility and safe fit
- Organizing and labeling foam by size
This is a hands-on role that may involve tools, adhesives, and working with various materials. Please wear clothes suitable for workshop tasks. Comfort with tools and basic mechanical tasks is helpful. No prior sit ski experience required—staff support and training available.
Time: 1:00 – 5:00 PM
Location: Outdoors for All Main Office
1800 Richards Road, Bellevue, WA 98005
Dates:
October 23
November 3
November 20
Training Requirements:
- Complete online training before your first day: Enroll Here
New Volunteer Orientation – first-time volunteers
Participant Protection Policies – required annually
Disability Awareness – required once
- Complete online training before your first day: Enroll Here
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.