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- Downhill Ski & Snowboard Volunteers
- Cross-Country Ski Volunteers
- Parent Volunteers
- Volunteer Perks
Applications for the 2023-2024 Operation SnowSports season are now open!
Operation SnowSports is the largest program at YES where youth are inspired and challenged through skiing and snowboarding – many for the very first time! We welcome a diverse group of applicants from all backgrounds and ability levels from intermediate/advanced skiers and riders who want to teach, to enthusiastic community members who want to help, role model and learn.
Downhill Ski and Snowboard Volunteers
- Mandatory Training and Orientation
- 3 or more Saturday or Sunday trips from January to March
- Work in the YES Ski Rental Shop 3 times per month
Ski and Snowboard Coaches: (Adults 18+) Snow sport enthusiasts who want to teach Boston youth how to ski or snowboard on four or more trips.
YETTI Ski and Snowboard Coaches: (Adults 18+) Snow sport enthusiasts who want to teach the same group of skiers and snowboarders all winter long on four predetermined trip days.
Learn and Teach Volunteers: (Adults 18+) Beginners who want to role model for youth, support coaches with behavior management, boost young people’s confidence and learn the sport with the kids. This role aims to engage 90% people of color.
Head Coach: Adults (21+) with large group (45-55 people) leadership skills. Duties include supervising the pre and post-trip responsibilities at YES, acting as the YES liaison with ski patrol and mountain staff, problem solving and group management.
Emergency Vehicle Drivers: Adults (21+) with clean driving records willing to drive a YES vehicle to and from mountain destinations in NH, VT, ME, and MA, act as the YES point person during medical emergencies and transport youth and adults as needed.
Cross-Country Ski Volunteers
- Mandatory Training and Orientation in December
- Attend at least three cross-country ski trips over the course of the season
Cross Country Ski Chaperones: Active adults (18+) and positive role models who want to learn how to Cross Country Ski or assist in coaching.
Activity Captains: Adults (21+) with group leadership skills. Duties include supervising the pre and post-trip responsibilities at YES, acting as the YES liaison with Weston Ski Track, problem solving and group management.
Parent Volunteers
The parent volunteer role creates an opportunity for guardians to actively engage in the YES community through meaningful volunteer work. With a commitment more conducive to a parent’s schedule than the standard snow sports volunteer role, the Parent Volunteer role offers flexible scheduling and an achievable number of volunteer days, at 3 per season.
At the Mountain Volunteers
On the Snow: Parents who wish to assist with snack distribution and loading processes, monitor behavior on the bus, encourage youth on the snow, ski or snowboard with a class (learners welcome), assist coaches with behavior management.
Or in the Lodge: Parents who wish to assist with snack distributions and loading processes, monitor behavior on the bus, act as a Lodge Mom/Dad who engages nonskiing youth with games and conversation.
Commitment (approximately 36 hours of service)
- Participate in Boston-based orientation and training
- 3 or more trips throughout the course of the season (1 Saturday or Sunday a month)
Boston-Based Volunteers
At YES Headquarters: Parents who wish to train for the shop role that best fits their strengths and skill set. This could be Orientation Leaders, Shop Navigators or Shop Masters.
Commitment (approximately 9 hours of service)
- Participate in Boston-based orientation and training
- 3 or more shop nights throughout the course of the season (1 weekday evening a month)
Adult Volunteer Perks
- Low-cost instructor training clinic
- Free transportation to and from mountain
- Free lift tickets on volunteer days
- Free seasonal equipment rental from YES
- Reasonably priced equipment packages
- Last Run Volunteer Appreciation Weekend