National Ability Center
Cause Area
Location
1000 Ability Way Park City, UT 84068
United States
Active Opportunities (3)
Jul 13
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Oct 11
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09:00 AM
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06:30 PM
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Park City, UT 84060
Volunteer as either an Equestrian Leader or Sidewalker on our Adaptive Horseback lessons! As a leader, your role is to work with the horse, take directions from the instructor and to bring a fun yet calming energy to our lessons. As a sidewalker, your role is to assist the participant with mounts, dismounts (if needed) and stability while on the horse. Prior equestrian experience preferred but not required. Must be 14 years or older. Steps to get started: Sign up as an NAC volunteer via our volunteer portal Attend an Equestrian Onboarding Training Attend either an Equestrian Leader or Sidewalker Training Participate on a shadow shift At the National Ability Center, we are dedicated to serving individuals, families, and groups with disabilities by providing a safe and inclusive environment to discover their untapped potential.
Date Posted: Jul 13, 2024
Jul 13
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Oct 11
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08:00 AM
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06:00 PM
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Park City, UT 84060
Challenge Course Role Description: Peer Partners will assist with supporting participant skill development and confidence and encourage participants with coaching on their technique. On challenge course programs you will be expected to stay on top of the challenge course, suspended 40+ feet in the air. This opportunity is not recommended for those afraid of heights. Cycling and Mountain Biking Role Description: Peer Partners are responsible for safety, group management, and encouraging participant engagement in the bike programs. For mountain bikers, you must be comfortable riding a blue trail and confidently ride around berms and bumps without falling. For road cyclists, you must be able to comfortable ride up to 10 miles without stopping. Steps to get involved: Sign up as an NAC volunteer via the volunteer portal (click the button on this page) Sign up for and attend a training and get a skill check off Sign up for opportunities! At the National Ability Center, we are dedicated to serving individuals, families, and groups with disabilities by providing a safe and inclusive environment to discover their untapped potential.
Date Posted: Jul 13, 2024
Jul 13
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Oct 11
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08:00 AM
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06:00 PM
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Park City, UT 84060
Challenge Course Assistants assist recreation instructors with facilitating high and low ropes programs at the National Ability Center challenge course. Volunteers help fit participants with harness and helmets, belay participants, help with course facilitation and guidance, and assist in maintaining a safe course. Steps to become a challenge course volunteer: Sign up to volunteer via our NAC volunteer portal Attend an Indoor Rock Climbing assistant training and Belay Check Off Attend a Challenge Course assistant training Volunteer! At the National Ability Center, we are dedicated to serving individuals, families, and groups with disabilities by providing a safe and inclusive environment to discover their untapped potential.
Date Posted: Jul 13, 2024
Organization Information
Mission Statement
The National Ability Center exists to empower individuals of all abilities by building self esteem, confidence, and lifetime skills through sports, recreation and educational programs. Our vision is to inspire individual achievement and create global impact for people of all abilities.
Description
The National Ability Center offers a wide variety of year-round activities, which include alpine and cross-country skiing, snowboarding, swimming, cycling, waterskiing, horseback riding, rafting and camping trips, challenge course activities, leadership training and more!
Individuals of all ages and abilities take part in the Ability Center's programs, including those with orthopedic, spinal cord, neuromuscular, visual and hearing impairments, as well as those with cognitive disabilities. Specially designed equipment is available for many of the activities.
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