Volunteer

Description

Montgomery Parks is offering a program sharing the adventures of mountain biking for people who may need adaptive biking equipment, in Wheaton Regional Park. We couldn't do this without the help of volunteers!

Adaptive Mountain Bike Ambassadors volunteers (21 and older) Duties and Requirements:Must have intermediate mountain bike skills.

• Will assist with transferring riders on and off adaptive mountain bike.


• Preferred professional or educational background in Physical Therapy or Occupational Therapy.


• Preferred mountain biking experience and access to a bike (not required)


• Must have completed the Adaptive Mountain Bike Ambassador Training through M.O.R.E. - July 30th at Wheaton Regional Park (https://x.gldn.io/e/XcV00YBh6Kb)


• Must have the ability to provide basic instruction to participants on how to use various adaptive mountain bikes with a strong emphasis on tailoring techniques for the needs of the rider.

Volunteers will be working outdoors and should dress for the weather.

Schedule includes orientation from 9-9:50 AM. Program start time is 10 AM.

Breaks will be provided throughout the day.

Lunch, refreshments, and a tee-shirt will be provided!

Background check required: No

Minimum age of volunteers: 21

Volunteer Type: Adult, Group, Corporate

Job Type: Event (1-7 days)

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Job Details

Description

Montgomery Parks is offering a program sharing the adventures of mountain biking for people who may need adaptive biking equipment, in Wheaton Regional Park. We couldn't do this without the help of volunteers!

Skilled Mountain Bike Enthusiast volunteers (18 and older) Duties and Requirements:

• Lead or act as "sweep" on adaptive mountain bike trail ride. Will provide 2:1 support for an individual with a disability.


• Assist with obstacles on the trails; or assist riders with disabilities in navigating trail terrain.


• Complete the July 30th Adaptive Mountain Bike Ambassador Training through M.O.R.E. (Preferred experience).


• Able to provide basic instruction to participants with a strong emphasis on tailoring techniques for the needs of the rider.


• Must provide own bike.

Volunteers will be working outdoors and should dress for the weather.

Schedule includes orientation from 9-9:50 AM. Program start time is 10 AM.

Breaks will be provided throughout the day.

Lunch, refreshments, and a tee-shirt will be provided!

Background check required: No

Minimum age of volunteers: 18

Volunteer Type: Adult, Group, Corporate

Job Type: Event (1-7 days)

Click here for details and to apply

Job Details

Description

Montgomery Parks is offering a program sharing the adventures of mountain biking for people who may need adaptive biking equipment, in Wheaton Regional Park. We couldn't do this without the help of volunteers!

Special Event Volunteers (18 and older) help by:

• Assisting with pulling out the necessary equipment.


• Event set-up and take-down.


• Assisting with welcome and check-in.


• Helping with other duties at the event as necessary.

Volunteers will be working outdoors and should dress for the weather.

Schedule includes orientation from 9-9:50 AM. Program start time is 10 AM.

Breaks will be provided throughout the day.

Lunch, refreshments, and a tee-shirt will be provided!

Background check required: No

Minimum age of volunteers: 18

Volunteer Type: Adult, Group, Corporate

Job Type: Event (1-7 days)

Click here for details and to apply

Job Details

Description

Montgomery Parks is offering a program sharing the wonders of kayaking for people who may need adaptions to get them out on the water!

We need two types of volunteers:

Skilled Kayak Instructors (16 years old+) will help with pulling out the necessary equipment (including kayaks, paddles and life vests) for our guests, assisting with people getting in and out of boats, and one on one paddling support with participants with a strong emphasis on tailoring techniques for the needs of the participant. We are looking for experienced kayakers (1-3 years of teaching/ coaching experience) who have the ability to be on the water and instructing basic skills with people with differing sets of abilities.

ACA Certifications are preferred but will consider years of experience.

Event Volunteers (14 years +) will help with pulling out the necessary equipment, and event set-up and take-down, and helping with other duties at the event (on land) as necessary.

Volunteers will be working outdoors and should dress for the weather, plus wear the appropriated PPE if volunteering on the water.

SSL approved!

Please click on the schedule tab to sign up for either position. Check out the duties and requirements tab as well to learn more.

More details will be shared after you apply! Questions? Contact Amanda Espinoza at Amanda.Espinoza@montgomeryparks.org.

Background check required: No

Minimum age of volunteers: 14

Volunteer Type: Adult, Senior (55+), Student Service Learning

Job Type: Event (1-7 days)

Click here for details and to apply

Job Details

Description

Montgomery Parks is offering a program sharing the wonders of kayaking for people who may need adaptions to get them out on the water!

We need two types of volunteers:

Skilled Kayak Instructors (16 years old+) will help with pulling out the necessary equipment (including kayaks, paddles and life vests) for our guests, assisting with people getting in and out of boats, and one on one paddling support with participants with a strong emphasis on tailoring techniques for the needs of the participant. We are looking for experienced kayakers (1-3 years of teaching/ coaching experience) who have the ability to be on the water and instructing basic skills with people with differing sets of abilities.

ACA Certifications are preferred but will consider years of experience.

Event Volunteers (14 years +) will help with pulling out the necessary equipment, and event set-up and take-down, and helping with other duties at the event (on land) as necessary.

Volunteers will be working outdoors and should dress for the weather, plus wear the appropriated PPE if volunteering on the water.

SSL approved!

Please click on the schedule tab to sign up for either position. Check out the duties and requirements tab as well to learn more.

More details will be shared after you apply! Questions? Contact Amanda Espinoza at Amanda.Espinoza@montgomeryparks.org.

Background check required: No

Minimum age of volunteers: 14

Volunteer Type: Adult, Senior (55+), Student Service Learning

Job Type: Event (1-7 days)

Click here for details and to apply

Job Details