Volunteering with ESSC

We need volunteers to make this a successful program. Non-skiing volunteers are just as important to the program as those that ski or ride. Volunteer clinics are offered by the ESSC at no charge to those wishing to participate. If you are willing to volunteer, please contact your school rep for more information. Important dates are shown on our ESSC calendar. Volunteering is a fun way to meet the children of our valley, and others with an interest in our children and winter sports.

Requirements

  • 2: Register - Junior Program Portal

    Sign up to become a volunteer by completing the ESSC registration process and signing all liability release forms through the Junior Program Portal! Registration is 100% online. Please complete registration by Dec. 23rd.

    Register Now

  • 4: Attend On-Snow Clinic

    All volunteers (including participating on-snow school faculty) need to attend at least one on-snow clinic offered at participating ski area.

    We highly recommend reviewing our teaching guides and resources prior to your on-snow clinic. On-snow clinic Instructions are happy to show or clarify any skills, drills or policies.

    Alpine Teaching Guide

    Snowboard Teaching Guide

    2024/25 Dates

    Mountains must be open and have enough snow to SKI/SB.

    ESSC Jr. Program starts the week of January 6- 10, 2025

    Cranmore                                                                                                                                        

    Sunday, Dec 15, 2024, on Snow 1PM – 3:30PM

    Sunday, Jan 5, 2025, on Snow 1PM – 3:30PM

    Sunday, Jan 12, 2025, on Snow 1PM – 3:30PM

    Monday, Jan 20, 2025, on Snow 1PM – 3:30PM   MLK Holiday

    Attitash

    Sunday, Dec 15, 2024, on Snow 1:30PM-3:30PM

    Sunday, Jan 5, 2025, on Snow 1:30PM-3:30PM

    Monday, Jan 20, 2025, on Snow 1:30PM-3:30PM   MLK Holiday

    Please RSVP to – Zachary.Kirchner@vailresorts.com

    King Pine

    Sunday, Dec.15, 2024 on Snow 2:30PM to 4:00PM

    Please RSVP to Chris Setchell – csetchell@purityspring.com

    Black Mountain

    Friday, Jan. 10, 2025 on Snow 9:00AM to 10:30AM

    Nordic (at the Whittaker House)

    Thursday, Dec 19th, 2024, on Snow 3PM to 4PM (weather date Jan 2nd 3PM to 4PM)

    Please RSVP to Nate Harvey – nate@mt-washington.com

  • Complete All 4 Steps

    You must complete all 4 steps above in order to be a volunteer for the season and obtain your Volunteer Benefit Card.

  • Weekly Commitment

    Be able to make the weekly commitment – your group looks forward to seeing you and not a substitute each week. Each season 350+ volunteers are needed to successful run the program. We are looking for skiers, both nordic and alpine, snow boarders and even a few non skiers to assist this season. You do not have to be an expert skier or rider to participate and have fun with the children.

ESSC Volunteer Perks:

  • Ski

    You are able to ski or ride on the morning or afternoon you teach for free.

  • Get a Volunteer Pass

    Upon completing the volunteer requirements you will receive a volunteer pass. This mid week/Sundays card allows you to ski or ride at local mountains and cross country centers twice during the season.

  • Improvement

    Your skills and understanding will increase with your attendance at the on-snow clinics. You must attend one but welcomed to participant at many.

24/25 School Representatives

Mountainside Intermediate: Leah Kelch, David Olson & Danielle Nutting

Lakeside Primary: Alicia Hill, Alice Jones & Sara Lewis

Bartlett: Jess James

Jackson: Neil Stokes & Bernie Auth

Madison: Holly Crockett, Emma Carlson & Lee Ann O’Hara

Freedom: Kim Stephen & Jen Brown

Tamworth: Kitty Greene

Woodland: Nick Robbins

Robert Frost: Rebekah Bushey

MWV Adaptive: Lisa McCoy

Kennett Middle Club Program: Ali Thorton & Katy Bedley