Volunteer Opportunities at Wintergreen Adaptive Sports
Ski and Snowboard Instructors
At Wintergreen Adaptive Sports, our diverse and dedicated team of ski and snowboard instructor volunteers forms the heart of our winter program. We provide exciting outdoor sports and recreational opportunities for individuals with disabilities, ensuring that everyone can enjoy the thrill of the slopes.
Our volunteers work with students of all ages and abilities, focusing on a personalized approach. We maintain an instructor-to-student ratio of at least one-to-one, allowing for tailored guidance and support. Many of our lessons also include assistant instructors, including our enthusiastic WAS junior instructors (volunteers aged 14-18), who gain valuable experience while supporting our senior certified instructors.
We prioritize safety, fun, and learning in every lesson. First-year volunteers typically join as assistants in beginner lessons, ensuring that they receive the mentorship and experience necessary to thrive in our program. Once first year volunteers meet our training and experience criteria, they may become lead instructors on lessons! Regardless of the volunteers role on the lesson, our goal is to help each student improve their skiing or snowboarding skills while enjoying their time on the mountain.
If you’re an intermediate or advanced skier or snowboarder eager to share your passion, we invite you to join our WAS team. New volunteers kick off their journey with three days of pre-season training, followed by nine days of guided volunteer work. We also encourage and subsidize recognized instructor certification, with over a hundred of our instructors certified by the Professional Ski Instructors of America (PSIA) or the American Association of Snowboard Instructors (AASI).
Ready to make a difference? Reach out to us at skivolunteers@skiwas.org or call (910) 635-9616 for more information. We can’t wait to welcome you to our community!
Volunteer instructors are needed seven-days-a-week in the winter, with mid-week volunteers particularly helpful. Learn more by calling (910) 635-9616 or email skivolunteers@skiwas.org
Paddling Instructors
WAS has a popular adaptive paddling sports program. Swimming and paddling skills are needed to volunteer for this program. For more information, email our executive director Kathleen Booth at executivedirector.was@gmail.com.
Other Volunteer Opportunities
Wintergreen Adaptive Sports depends on volunteer support off the snow and water as well. We use volunteers to help with marketing, data entry, upkeep, and fundraising. Extra hands are often needed for events such as the Warrior Weekends in January and August, the Wounded Warrior Golf Tournament, and the Mardi Gras Celebration. Interested? Great! Email us at executivedirector.was@gmail.com or call (910) 635-9616.
