Volunteer with Oregon Adaptive Sports
Volunteers are the heart and core of Oregon Adaptive Sports. We welcome enthusiastic and dedicated volunteers age 18 and up to join our team. There is no minimum time commitment to volunteer aside from initial orientation and training and we are seeking volunteers for programming as well as administrative roles. All volunteers are may be subject to a background screening.
New Volunteers
How To Get Involved
Welcome and thank you for your interest in becoming an OAS volunteer! We’re excited to meet you and thrilled for you to join our volunteer team.
OAS onboards and trains new volunteers twice a year prior to the winter and summer program seasons. All new OAS volunteers are required to attend a New Volunteer Orientation and complete a program specific training before assisting on any programs. OAS Volunteer Registration will open no later than October 15th. Please check back then if you haven’t heard from us!
Save the Dates for Winter 23/24 Orientation and Training
Registration for Orientations and Training will Open no later than October 15th.
New Volunteer Orientations:
November 8th, 2023 | 5:30pm – 6:45pm | OAS Headquarters, Bend OR
November 11th, 2023 | 9:00am – 10:15am | Deschutes Library, Downtown Bend
November 15th, 2023 | 5:30pm – 6:45pm | OAS Headquarters, Bend OR
November 29th, 2023 | 5:45pm – 6:45pm | Sisters Parks and Recreation, Sisters OR
On-Snow Alpine Program Training:
Volunteers are only required to attend one day of program training.
Mt Bachelor: December 14th – 17th
Hoodoo: January 5th & 7th
Complete a New Volunteer Interest Form – Winter 23/24
New to volunteering with Oregon Adaptive Sports? Volunteer Registration for orientations and training will reopen in October for the 23/24 winter season. Let us know you are interested in becoming part of the OAS volunteer team by completing the New Volunteer Interest Form. OAS Volunteer Registration will open no later than October 15th. Please check back then if you haven’t heard from us!
For more information about volunteer roles, descriptions, and resources, scroll to the bottom of this page.
Return Volunteers
Summer has come to an end, and we are gearing up for the next winter season! Please check back October 10th for volunteer training requirements. In the meantime,
Save the Dates for Winter 23/24 On Snow Volunteer Training
Registration for Orientations and Training will Open no later than October 15th.
On-Snow Alpine Program Training:
Volunteers are only required to attend one day of program training.
Mt Bachelor: December 14th – 17th
Hoodoo: January 5th & 7th
Have you updated your account recently? Please login to your account and complete the 2022 Volunteer Update Form HERE.
Additional Volunteer Resources:
It is the volunteer’s responsibility to read, understand, and adhere to the following documents. Please make yourself familiar with the following documents before assisting on any programs or lessons.
If you have any questions, please email OAS staff at info@oregonadaptivesports.org or call (541) 848-9390.
Volunteer Role Descriptions
Program Volunteer roles
Volunteer Assist
Volunteer assistants work closely with an OAS instructor to handle equipment, aid the participant, and join in on the activity. Assistants will follow the lead of an instructor to best support the adaptive athlete.
Volunteer Coach
Volunteer Coaches provide basic instruction for student athletes attending an OAS Ski for Life school or group programs. Coaches may work independently with participants in the designated activity. Coaches will have access to an OAS Instructor while on programs as a resource.
Volunteer Coaches have completed one or more Ski for Life trainings so they can provide basic instruction and help encourage athletes during their session. Coaches have previously assisted on private lessons with an instructor and are familiar with OAS protocols and procedures.
Volunteer Instructor
Instructors are trained to assume full responsibility for an OAS athlete, working closely with them to provide guidance towards their skill development potentially with the support of volunteer assistants. The Instructor’s role is to teach a lesson while facilitating independence. These are volunteers with significant experience and training.
Outreach Volunteers
OAS is seeking volunteers to help with outreach events! Outreach volunteers work on the OAS Volunteer Outreach Team to represent OAS and help staff an information booth at community events. Responsibilities include:
- knowledge of OAS (general, specific to programming, pricing, scholarships, etc. We can catch you up on all of these details!)
- Picking up and dropping off the OAS outreach kit from OAS World HQ
- Setting up table, tent, banners, etc, as needed for event
- Being an amazing ambassador of OAS!
Development Volunteers
The Development Volunteer is a standing role to help support the organization’s key campaigns from special events ranging from First Chair Gala, Ski for All, mailings and community fundraising events such as Brewery Charity Events and more. Through teamwork and cultivation of relationships with local community members, we expand OAS’ reach and raise critical support. Fundraising campaigns are led by Development Director, Executive Director and members of the board along with support from Development Volunteers. To inquire about opportunities, please email cara@oregonadaptivesports.org.
