Eagle Mount Provides therapeutic and recreational activities for children and adults with physical, mental or behavioral challenges, striving to improve the quality of life for them and their families.
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Showdown Ski Area is where we have our alpine ski program. Many thanks to Showdown for all they do to make Eagle Mount a success. When you are at the hill, please thank George, Margie, Beth, Chris, Shelly and all of the staff.
Ski Program Volunteer Information
The adaptive ski program in one of Eagle Mount's largest programs. We rely on many volunteers to make this program happen. To volunteer you do not have to be an expert skier, but intermediate ski skills are necessary. If you are not a skier but wish to help with this program, we always welcome assistance in the ski lodge getting the participants ready and making sure everything is running smoothly.
Volunteer training for the ski program usually entails two or three nights in Great Falls and two days at Showdown. All volunteers will be provided training on the equipment we use, Eagle Mount, and the disabilities that they may work with.
We make great effort to ensure that everyone is prepared before they ski with a participant. We never put anyone in a situation in which they are not comfortable. Experienced volunteers work with and share their knowledge with new volunteers.
As with all of our programs, volunteering in the ski program will afford you the opportunity to meet some exceptional individuals and have a lot of fun! Lift tickets are provided to our ski volunteers. You will provide ski assistance for two to three hours either in the morning or afternoon. Morning ski volunteers can "free" ski after their lesson is over and Afternoon ski volunteers can "free" ski before their lesson begins.
Volunteer Schedule
Training Schedule:
In-town Training: 2008 completed. 2009 schedule TBA.
On-hill training: 2008 completed. 2009 schedule TBA
To register please download, print, and complete and mail us or fax us the following scheduling survey. Eagle Mount, P.O. Box 2866, Great Falls, MT 59403. Fax: (406) 454-1780. Ski Volunteer Registration/Survey (pdf)
Program Schedule:
Ski Days: Wednesday - Sunday. Schools that come skiing and need our assistance with one or two of their disabled students ski during the weekdays. Schools will call and preschedule assistance and volunteers will be requested for the schools at that time.
Ski Times: Mornings (10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. ) or Afternoons ( 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. )
• Program Dates: January - March
• Make Up Days : Ski lessons will ONLY be made up due to Eagle Mount cancellations because of weather conditions or Volunteer cancellations. Participant cancellations will be considered on an individual basis and whether or not a make up day is available.
Day Skiers (Drop-In): 5 day notice requested from participants "just dropping in" to arrange for instructors/assistance. Volunteers will be requested as soon as a "drop-in" skier calls. (NO GUARANTEES are given to drop-in participants).
Let us know what you think of this program! PROGRAM EVALUATION