(505) 570-5710
Volunteering with the Adaptive Sports Program New Mexico is a great way to have an impact on the lives of people with disabilities in New Mexico. Our many volunteers will tell you that there is nothing quite like sharing the joy of outdoor recreation with others!
Our volunteers generously donate their time and expertise to ASPNM, helping the program provide thousands of adaptive lessons each year. Ongoing training is provided. If you have skills in any of the sports we offer, or would like to help “behind the scenes” with special events or projects, we want you to be part of our team! The steps to become a volunteer are listed below. Please contact Us if you have additional questions at 505.570.5710.
Volunteer Checklist for the 2023-2024
Ski and Snowboard Season
Important Dates
Volunteer Orientation
(Encouraged for All, required for New Volunteers)
Nov. 4, 2023 in Santa Fe, Nov. 11 in Albuquerque.
Ski and Snowboard Instructor Volunteer Training @ Ski Santa Fe (Tentative dates)
A minimum of 4 training days required for new volunteers, 2 training days required for return volunteers,
1 day required for volunteers with 6+ years experience
December 14 - 17 (Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday)
January 6 - 7 (Saturday and Sunday)
January 10 - 11 (Wednesday and Thursday)
Check-in 8am - 8:30am
Clinic start and end times will vary (more information will follow)
New this year!!!! Online volunteer clinics will take place via zoom
Wednesday evenings 5:30pm - 7:30pm
December 13th: Sit Ski Seating: Charley Phalen (Click here for the recording)
December 20th: Disability awareness: Olaf Kula, Mark Whitson (Click here for the recording)
January 3: PSIA Ski Fundamentals: Charley Phalen (Click here for the recording)
January 17: Working with Autism: Veronica Moore, PhD
January 24: Child Protections Bonnie Nuttall (Click here for the recording)
January 31: PSIA Pathways to Certification: Charley Phalen (Click here for the recording)
click here for ZOOM Link for online trainings
There is no limit to the number of online clinics that you can attend, all are encouraged to join! Each online clinic counts as ½ on the snow training towards requires volunteer training days.
Multi-week Session Dates (Tentative dates)
Thursdays: Jan. 18, 25, Feb. 1, 8, 22, 29
Friday (Veterans): Jan. 19, 26, Feb. 2, 9, 23, March 1
Saturday: Jan. 20, 27, Feb. 3, 10, 24, March 2
Sunday: Jan. 21, 28, Feb. 4, 11, 25, March 3
Session Times
Morning Sessions: 10am - 12 pm
Afternoon Sessions: 1pm - 3pm
Please arrive at least 15 minutes prior to lesson start time
Below is a list of all required steps that need to be taken in order to volunteer with ASPNM this season
All volunteers must complete a background check every 2 years
(background checks are completed online).
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Instructions: Click on the link above. You will be redirected to US Center for Safe Sport.
Fill out the registration form you see on screen.
The name of the training you need to take is:
"SafeSport Trained - Move United"
Cost $20
All volunteers are encouraged to take this training; it is
mandatory for all volunteers who work on lessons with minors.
Please return certificate of completion to
kkrupnick@aspnm.org
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Please review our Covid-19 Operations Plan to make sure you're eligible to participate
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This document outlines the various requirements ASPNM asks of its volunteers.
Please sign and return to kkrupnick@aspnm.org
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Sign up for the day you want to volunteer at Ski Santa Fe or Pajarito
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Sign up for the days you want to attend volunteer training at Ski Santa Fe
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Sign your Liability and Media Release forms before you attend any days on the mountain
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Send a photo of yourself for ASPNM ID Badge
Please email us your recent photo along with how you
would like your name listed on your ID badge.
Click here to view PSIA Rocky Mountains educational resources.
We are heartbroken to share the news that our dear friend, Andrew Casados, passed away after a long battle with liver disease. Andrew volunteered with the ASPNM ski program for 22 years. Throughout those years, Andrew could always be counted on to be one of the first to arrive on the mountain, excited to share his love of skiing with ASPNM athletes and his fellow volunteers. Andrew always had a warm smile for everyone, and often shared how blessed he felt to be on the mountain amongst friends. We hope everyone will take a moment on the slopes to think of Andrew and appreciate his many contributions to ASPNM. He will be dearly missed by the ASPNM family, and we are wishing his family peace and comfort during this difficult time. A celebration of Andrew's life will be held at a later date. To view Andrew's obituary and/or leave condolences for the family, please click here.
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