A volunteer opportunity for your active winter lifestyle

Volunteer with Northland Adaptive Recreation Adaptive Ski & Snowboard

“When Kevin would mention to family and friends that he was skiing, their reaction was pure amazement...which Kevin would always follow up with amazement in his voice, "I have THREE volunteers!" – Parent of adaptive ski participant

If you’re a winter enthusiast (or an aspiring one), you can make a huge difference in someone’s life and have a blast as an adaptive Ski or Snowboard volunteer.

You don’t need to be an expert, just willing to make new friends and help others. You’ll have fun, embrace winter, and help someone who has a disability discover (or re-discover) the exciting world of snow sports - an activity they probably never dreamed they could do.

Since 1979, Northland Adaptive Recreation Ski & Snowboard has been bringing outdoor, people-loving individuals together to volunteer and make the slopes available to everyone.

Northland Adaptive Recreation is seeking skiers and snowboarders to join our team of over 100 northland volunteers and make the most of the winter months! We also have positions off the slopes including check-in and equipment assistants. You will receive training on adaptive equipment and techniques for teaching skiers and boarders with disabilities. No prior teaching experience necessary. New volunteers start out as Assistant Instructors and are paired with experienced volunteer instructors, with a typical ratio of 2-3 volunteers per student. Our participants range from 6 to 60+ years of age. You will receive complimentary lift tickets while volunteering, however you do need to provide your own equipment and helmet. Starting age to volunteer is 16 years old.

You’ll have fun, make new friends, and introduce someone with a disability to the exciting world of snow sports. Come join our fun group of people and get outside this winter!

Program runs Jan – March

• Spirit Mountain, Duluth:  Sundays 1:30-4pm, Tuesdays 5:30-8pm, or Thursdays 5:30-8pm
• Giants Ridge, Biwabik:  Sundays 10:00am-12:00n and/or 12:00n-2:00pm

*volunteers pick the weekly lesson day that works best in their schedule

 Volunteer Trainings (required):

• New Volunteer Orientation (Dryland): Thursday, November 14, 5:30-8:30pm at Spirit Mountain
• On the Hill Training: Spirit Mt, Dec. 14 & 15 (9-4 pm both days) or Giants Ridge, Jan 11 & 12 (9-4 pm both days)

Interested? Don't delay!

New Volunteer Orientation is Thursday, November 14 at Spirit Mountain