Sports & Fitness Volunteer Opportunities
Ability360 Sports & Fitness Center is a great place to volunteer! Our volunteers assist members and staff in order to provide the optimal experience for participation and independence.
Opportunities include:
- Fitness Room Volunteers - Assist members to be as independent as possible on the equipment. Volunteers provide support and assistance as needed. All volunteers will be trained on equipment.
- Youth Program Volunteers - Have fun playing recreation games and sports with children of all ages and abilities, while assisting staff.
- Rock Wall Volunteers - Assist staff in the facilitation of weekly rock climbing classes or during special events. Volunteers will be trained to belay by a staff member. Specific criteria do apply.
- Outdoor Volunteers - Assist staff and participants in the great outdoors! This could include assistance with our adaptive mountain biking, hiking, kayaking, camping, or rafting trips. Volunteers will be required to go through additional training, including the required volunteer onboarding process.
- Special Events and Tournaments Volunteers - Assist staff with responsibilities during events or tournaments and events.
Contact
Abby Nuss, CTRS
Program Coordinator of Recreation Therapy & Volunteers
(602) 626-5125
AbbyN@ability360.org
Required For All Event & Tournament Volunteers
- Step 1: Email Abby Nuss at AbbyN@ability360.org to be added to the events volunteer list so she can send you any future tournament/event sign-ups or if there is a specific event you want to volunteer with.
- Step 2: Sign waivers that are on every volunteer sign-up that Abby sends out.
- Step 3: Please show up on time for the task you are volunteering for and make sure to call or email if you are unable to attend so we can fill in the spot.
**We will train you the day of the tournament/event. You do not need to fill out a volunteer application, complete the criminal history form, or attend any of the orientations if ONLY helping with Special Events or Tournaments.**
Required For All New Program or Fitness Volunteers
- Step 1: Volunteers MUST complete the volunteer application BEFORE registering to volunteer with any outdoor programming, fitness center shifts, youth programs, belaying at the Rockwall, adaptive sports, etc.
- Step 2: Volunteer interview- After volunteers complete the application, Abby will reach out to schedule a phone call for a volunteer interview to discuss different volunteer opportunities and how the training process will look.
- Step 3: Complete paperwork- Volunteers are asked to fill out a Criminal History Self-Disclosure Affidavit that MUST be notarized (only if over 18 years of age).
Read and sign a liability waiver, media release waiver, and volunteer agreement form. - Step 4: First orientation with Polly Queen, Manager of Volunteers at Ability360 and will be over zoom. Polly will go over Person first language and the history of Ability360.
- Step 5: Second and last orientation with Brielle Carter, Senior Manager of Operations and Sports & Fitness Center. Brielle will discuss policies and procedures of the Sports & Fitness Center and go over scheduling, tracking volunteer hours, etc.
**Please allow at least two weeks after filling out volunteer application for Abby to reach out.**
Become a Volunteer
Fill out the form below to become a volunteer for one or more of our various activities. You can complete the form online or print the form and return it to our office.
Complete and return any print forms to:
Ability360 Sports & Fitness Center
Attn: Abby Nuss
5031 E. Washington St.
Phoenix, AZ 85034