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National Ability Center

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National Ability Center
Lena Bain
1000 Ability Way Park City, Utah 84060
435-649-3991

volunteer@discovernac.org
www.discovernac.org

Category: Disability
County: Wasatch/Summit Counties
Minimum Age Requirement: 11

NOT CURRENTLY ACCEPTING VOLUNTEERS BUT HOPE TO LATER THIS FALL AND WINTER. For updates, please visit our website: https://discovernac.org/ways-to-give/volunteer/
The National Ability Center is always seeking qualified volunteers to help with its program and administrative needs. The center holds volunteer trainings on a regular basis as well. To protect the safety of participants, background checks are required for all volunteers ages 18+. Volunteers may assist participants in doing recreational activities. Some of the programs offered are skiing and snowboarding, aquatics, horseback riding, archery, cycling, and paddle sports.
At the National Ability Center I taught swim and ski lessons to children and people with cognitive disabilities. Most of the volunteer work I did was very hands on. I would have to hold some of the children in the water to support them while swimming and I would also help them perform certain strokes. I value the relationships I formed with the students I taught. The students taught me a lot about certain disabilities and how easy it is to make friends and be nice to others. - Tess Holbrook, Park City, Utah
The National Ability Center is a nonprofit organization providing affordable outdoor sports and recreational experiences for people of all ages and abilities. The objective of these experiences is to build self esteem, confidence, and lifetime skills through sports, recreation and educational programs. As a national role model, the center promotes the concept of ability through integration, public awareness, and education.

 

Age Minimum Requirement: 11

Opportunities

Ski & Snowboard Peer Partner

11 years and older
Work one on one with our participants as they learn to ski and snowboard at Park City Mount Resorts. Get started early with paperwork and get ready for an amazing time on the slopes! Our opportunity begins with a training in November at Park City Mountain Resort and goes through March with multiple times to come to a training. Volunteers times are Friday 1pm-4pm, Saturday 9am-12pm and/or 1pm-4pm and Sunday 9am-12pm and/or 1pm-4pm. Reach out to us to get a head start- the snowflakes will be here before we know it. Paperwork and training required Email: volunteer@discovernac.org to get started Next Training February 23, 2019.

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Red, White, & Snow Vintner Dinners

21+
Premier chefs and vintners craft exquisite meals with artful wine pairings in luxurious, private homes and restaurants. During the evening, a National Ability Center participant will visit each dinner and share their personal experience of discovering the possibilities through our unique programs. Volunteers can serve in the following ways: Captain: Help coordinate the entire dinner team and finalize details with host. *Previous vintner dinner experience required. General Support: Serve dinner, be a host for restaurants, and welcome our guests. Kitchen: Help our chefs prepare meals in the kitchen. *Culinary experience required. For more information about Red, White, &Snow, please visit: https://redwhiteandsnow.org/

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Utah Crisis Food Response Team

18 years and older
We are a group of volunteers from the Utah Valley and Salt Lake Valley areas who pick up and deliver groceries for families and individuals who are unable to shop themselves. We especially seek to help those at risk from or affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. In addition to serving those who are able to purchase their groceries, we partner with local food pantries to deliver food boxes to those in need, and also purchase groceries for those we serve when funds are available. What you will do: After signing up on our website and getting trained, you watch/listen for a delivery-request notification on our Slack channel, claim a request that matches your location and schedule, receive details from the service coordinator, pick up and deliver the groceries to the recipient. Additional Information: Volunteers must be 18+ years old, healthy, sanitation conscious, and able to make deliveries in your own vehicle. http://www.utahcrisisfoodresponse.com

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May 07, 2016
Volunteering here has been such a impactful experience for me, and the people at the organization are wonderful. They really work well with your availability to volunteer. Authorizing hours are always done pretty quick which is really nice. In all, volunteering at the National Ability Center has been one of the best experiences I've had.
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