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Adaptive Ski and Snowboard Program (age 18+) Referral
Shriners Children’s Portland is looking for volunteers to assist with our Adaptive Ski & Snowboard Program for youth with disabilities.
- Learn to assist on adaptive ski and snowboard lessons.
- Provide empowering outdoor experiences for children with disabilities.
- Previous experience with ski/snowboard instruction is not required.
Looking for volunteers who are:
- At least 18 years old
- Expert skiers/snowboarders
- Interested in working with children with disabilities
Time Commitment:
- Mandatory on-hill training (Saturday & Sunday, March 15 & 16)
- Volunteering for at minimum two patient ski dates (on Saturdays & Sundays, April 5, 6, 12, 13, & 26)
Application Process:
- Hospital volunteer application
- Background check
- Drug screening (excluding THC)
- Online education modules
- Attend a brief orientation for new adaptive ski/snowboard volunteers, approx. 1 hour on Zoom. This will take place in late February or early March on a weeknight (we will work around your schedule).
Shriners Hospitals for Children has a mission to:
•Provide the highest quality care to children with neuromusculoskeletal conditions, burn injuries and other special healthcare needs within a compassionate, family-centered and collaborative care environment.
•Provide for the education of physicians and other healthcare professionals.
•Conduct research to discover new knowledge that improves the quality of care and quality of life of children and families.
This mission is carried out without regard to race, color, creed, sex or sect, disability, national origin or ability of a patient or family to pay.
Opportunity Requirements:
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Volunteers must be 18 years of age or older to participate in this opportunity.
Click on "Express Interest" below if you are interested in helping out!
**This is a Referral Opportunity, which means it is run directly by one of our nonprofit partners. Once you express interest, someone from the partner organization should follow up with you shortly to discuss confirming you as a volunteer for this opportunity.
**Please note, your hours may not be recorded in your Hands On Greater Portland account since this is a partner-managed opportunity.
Children & Youth Education, Sports & Recreation
Families, People with Disabilities
Sports & Recreation
Age Minimum (with Adult): 18+, Minimum Age:18+
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