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Mush for Kids :: Volunteers
Mush for Kids! events for kids ages 3-12 rely on volunteers--thank you to over 100 volunteers who helped make our 2006 events a success. Volunteers have the option of staying for the entire event (11 am - 5 pm) or three hour shifts (11 am - 2 pm or 1:45 pm - 5 pm). The day will begin with a volunteer meeting, and a volunteer appreciation meal follows after event clean up. Please call Steph at 218.391.0147 or e-mail info@outdooredventures.org for more information.
Volunteer Job Descriptions
Welcome and parking crew: Meet and greet event participants as they arrive. Collect admission fees and provide event programs/maps. Assist with parking and answer questions.
Dog handlers: Load and unload sleds, assist with harnessing and hooking up dog teams and help kids in and out of the sled. Handle crowds, answer questions about the dogs and "talk dogs" with kids and families waiting for rides. Previous dog handling experience is helpful but not required. Dog handlers are invited to join us at the Positive Energy kennel before the events to learn the ins and outs of working with our dogs.
Horse handlers: Load and unload the sleigh, learn how to harness and hook up Tracy and Blaze the draft horses. Handle crowds, help kids in and out of the sleigh and share pictures and stories about the history of draft horses. Provide water for Tracy and Blaze between rides.
Cross country ski instructors: Share the excitement of cross country skiing with kids! Help get kids outfitted with skis, boots and poles, and provide mini lessons--getting up, kick and glide, turning, etc. Instructors will ski with the kids on groomed trails and work with skijor instructors.
Skijor instructors: You'll introduce kids to the fun of skiing with a dog. Help kids harness the dogs, get outfitted with a skijoring harness and cross country skis, and ski along with the kids on a short groomed trail. We will provide dogs, or contact us about using your trained skijoring dog!
Photographers/videographers: Take pictures/video of all Mush for Kids! activities. Send photos/video to Positive Energy formatted for use on website and other media.
Relay racers: Use your creativity to develop and run fun races for kids using winter equipment: snowshoes, sleeping bags, sleds, winter clothes, etc. We've got ideas, or share your fun winter themed races with us!
Concessions: Provide concessions (baked goods, hot dish, pizza, etc.) for events and volunteers to sell food. Manage hot chocolate and cookies.
Winter camping demonstration: Provide wall tent and stove for kids to experience traditional winter camping. Share stories and activities with kids about life as a lumberjack, voyageur, etc. or your winter camping adventures.
Winter science activities: Develop and run fun science activities for kids with a focus on winter. Run crafts or other make and take projects for ages 3-10. We'd love to hear about your fun winter activities for kids!
Snowshoeing: Help kids experience traditional travel by snowshoe. Assist with getting kids in snowshoes and lead interpretive snowshoe hikes. If you have birding or tracking experience, this is a great opportunity to share your expertise!
Roving raptors: We are looking for professionals with access to raptors to share with kids during Mush for Kids! events.
