Volunteer with Colorado Discover Ability - Adaptive Outdoor Recreation

VOLUNTEER WITH COLORADO DISCOVER ABILITY

Why Volunteer
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Everyone can be great, because everyone can serve.
- Martin Luther King, Jr.

Volunteers are at the heart of our ability to carry out our mission. Each year, more than 100 people volunteer in CDA's winter and summer programs, contributing thousands of hours of service.

Make a difference,
be the world to one person.

Become a Volunteer Today

For more information call 970-257-1222.

Facts About
Colorado Discover Ability

Colorado Discover Ability was formed in 1980
It is powered by one staff member (Program Director) and a team of long-term, dedicated volunteers
It is led by an elected, volunteer Board of Directors

Online Information

We have a separate Calendar of Events for volunteers that shows volunteer-only events and CDA's program needs.

Volunteer Calendar »

We welcome your participation on our Facebook page. Openly share your experiences, start new topics, post photos and videos, help us by telling others to support by joining our page.

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With many different volunteer opportunities available each year, we work with you to find a position that addresses your reasons for wanting to volunteer and that allows us to expand the services we provide to our clients and our community. For those volunteers craving adventure, we have opportunties where you'll assist our staff and clients on the mountain or the river. We also need volunteers to help with administrative tasks and special projects.

There is no typical CDA volunteer: our volunteers come from a variety of cultural backgrounds and ages. Once you commit to volunteering with Colorado Discover Ability, you'll receive training designed to enhance your volunteer experience through individual instruction or a variety of clinics focusing on adaptive recreation. You do not need to have any previous medical training or background. Winter program volunteers will also be eligible for assistance in obtaining adaptive and alpine skiing/snowboarding training through PSIA/AASI/USSA clinics and certifications.

Please review and fill out the forms below and submit for consideration as a volunteer with CDA.

Volunteer Application

DSUSA Insurance Waiver/Release of Liability/Media Form

Background Letter

How Can You Help

Alpine and/or Adaptive Ski Instructor
Snowboard Instructor
Alpine and/or Adaptive Ski Race Coach
Snowboard Race Coach
Nordic/Telemark Ski Instructor
Snowsports School Management
Rafting
Kayaking
Hiking/Camping
Biking / Handcycling
Fishing
Horseback Riding
Rock Climbing

Administrative Support
Fundraising
Events
Grant Writing
Accounting
IT Support (networking, hardware, software)
Print Publishing (brochures, printed programs, posters, etc.)
Web Publishing
Photography
Videography
Gear Maintenance
Vehicle Maintenance

Your Motivations

Think about how much you receive when you give and consider why you want to volunteer. You may have several different reasons. Here are just a few of the many possible motivations: