Volunteer Opportunities
Our diverse and dedicated team of instructor volunteers forms the heart of our programs.
If you’re an intermediate or advanced skier, snowboarder, or paddler, we invite you to join our WAS team!
SNOW SPORTS PROGRAM
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.
SKI AND SNOWBOARD INSTRUCTORS
NEW VOLUNTEERS
At WAS, 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!
WHAT TO
EXPECT AS A
NEW VOLUNTEER
TRAINING
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).
TRAINING
AND SUPPORT
JUNIOR VOLUNTEERS
Our junior instructor program invites individuals between the ages of 14-18 years old to assist with instruction during our winter season.
Junior instructors learn the virtue of volunteer service and have the unique opportunity to serve as an assistant adaptive ski or snowboard instructor.
JUNIOR INSTRUCTOR PROGRAM
PADDLING SPORTS PROGRAM
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 kathleen@skiwas.org.
PADDLING INSTRUCTORS
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 kathleen@skiwas.org or call (910) 635-9616.