Volunteer FAQs
How do I Become A Volunteer?
It’s easy! Just fill out our online form and submit it or call us at 970-453-5633 or e-mail volunteer@boec.org. We’ll talk to you about your interests and together we’ll decide where the best fit lies.
Are there any specific qualifications I will need?
No, but if you have any particular areas of interest or skills, we can certainly use them. We will train program volunteers “on the job” (adaptive skiing program, wilderness programs, professional challenge program). Come with an open mind and an open heart.
Am I required to work a certain number of hours per week?
No.
What sort of training will I receive?
Volunteer positions vary in length and responsibility. Volunteers who work directly with program participants are provided training in the adaptive equipment that may be used, in disability awareness and the goals of BOEC programs.
2010-2011 Volunteer Training Booklet will be posted mid-October.
I am not built like a linebacker and can’t lift much, can I still volunteer in the Adaptive Ski/Ride Program?
Yes! Not all lessons require strength. There are lenty of students who require little more than a fun companion and encouraging words on the mountain.
I don’t have experience working with people with disabilities. Can I still volunteer?
ABSOLUTELY!! More than anything else we are looking for people who believe in the purpose of our programs – and that is that people of all abilities deserve opportunities for exploring themselves and the outdoors in a supportive and nurturing environment, one that sees abilities, not disabilities.
As a snowboarder, are there volunteer opportunities available?
We are always seeking volunteers who snowboard to help on lessons. You may go riding with someone who has an amputated limb or a youth who attends an alternative high school. Proficient snowboarders can also become excellent assistants on sit-down ski lessons.
What kind of volunteer opportunities are available in the summer and in the winter?
Summer: Special events, administrative projects, Handcycling, Wilderness Program
Winter: Adaptive Ski Program Lesson Assistants, special events
