Ski & Snowboard Volunteers

Eighteen (18) is the minimum age requirement for instructors leading the adaptive sport/and or recreation activities .

Absolutely! We have plenty of meaningful ways to contribute that don’t require sports experience. From helping with fundraising and outreach to assisting with meals, event setup, and cleanup at summer programs — there’s a place for you on our team. Direct questions to info@ASPNM.org

We’ll guide you through required steps, which typically include SafeSport awareness training, a background check (if you’ll have direct athlete contact), and sport-specific training, which varies from event to event!

Teaching volunteers should have intermediate to advanced skills in the sport they want to teach, along with the physical ability to support participants’ needs and assist for the full session.

Snow sport volunteers are asked to commit to 8–10 days between January and March, depending on program needs and personal schedules. Mandatory training sessions are included in this time.

We understand emergencies happen, but we ask volunteers to commit to all scheduled days. If you must miss a lesson, please notify ASPNM staff as early as possible and, if possible, make a good faith effort to find a replacement. All substitutes must be approved by ASPNM staff.

Yes. All staff and volunteers must wear safety gear appropriate for their activity at all times (e.g., helmet, life jacket). ASPNM staff will communicate the specific gear required for each program.

Your performance will be reviewed periodically to help determine when you’re ready for independent teaching, co-teaching, or shadowing roles. Volunteers are always placed in the capacity that best matches their abilities and experience.

Yes. At the discretion of ASPNM staff and/or the Board of Directors, a volunteer may be released for policy violations, inability to teach effectively, or difficulty working with staff and other volunteers.