SnowPals‘ October snow-sports nonprofit HERO AWARD goes to SkiDuck, a nonprofit organization, whose mission is full of heart; since 2010, they offer a free program to bring disadvantaged and financially underprivileged youth to the snow to teach them the joys of skiing and snowboarding.
“SkiDUCK (Skiing and snowboarding for Disabled and Underprivileged Children and older Kids) is a volunteer-based non-profit organization dedicated to enriching the lives of disabled and underprivileged children by bringing them to the snow to share the joys of skiing and snowboarding! (Launched in Lake Tahoe and growing to other ski communities to serve local disadvantaged youth!)
SkiDuck is ENTIRELY volunteer-based (NO paid salaries!) so ALL donations received go directly to support children’s ski and snowboard programs!
SkiDUCK TURNS 9 and is seeking volunteers to teach DISADVANTAGED kids how to ski and snowboard. If you are an advanced level skier or snowboarder, you will most likely have the skills to teach so please submit the volunteer form below if you are interested.
No instructor certifications required since we are teaching the bare basics.
“The best and most beautiful things in this world cannot be seen or even heard, but must be felt with the heart.” – Helen Keller
“Each season SkiDUCK provides around 1,000 youth (ages 7-18) with nearly 2,000 FREE days of skiing and snowboarding; including free lift tickets, rentals and lessons!
Our home-base is Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows in beautiful North Lake Tahoe, CA.
And we’re so fortunate to also have the support of several other Lake Tahoe area resorts as well as partnerships with resorts in several other states!
We’re committed to partnering with local organizations with similar goals of serving underprivileged youth. If your community or organization is interested in partnering with SkiDUCK to establish a program to introduce disadvantaged youth to the slopes, give us a QUACK!” – SkiDUCK
We provide free lift pass / equipment use / instruction to mostly Stockton middle school and high school students.
Our schedule for this season are non-holiday Sundays.
Jan 26
Feb 2, 9, 23
Mar 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
Apr 5, 19, 26
SkiDUCK provides free lift pass / equipment use / instruction to mostly Stockton middle school and high school students.
Thank you perks for volunteering:
We can provide Squaw lift ticket comps in return for your volunteer service. We need beginner level instructors for snowboard and skiing. Group lesson is 1.5 to 2 hours in the morning. As a thank you, we will comp you a lift ticket for the day. If you already have a season pass, we can comp a friend or family member of your choosing.
We also need someone to help us find and book a bus suitable for trips to Squaw Valley from the Stockton area.
Interested in volunteering?
Submit your volunteer form and waiver at https://skiduck.org/participant-forms
Please bring a signed Liability Waiver to your first on-slope event of the season and give to the SkiDUCK Resort Lead. (We don’t want any kids or volunteers sitting on the sidelines due to paperwork!)
Also, please be sure to print a copy of the Event Day Itinerary for Squaw Valley resort you’ll be visiting to see the start time and day’s schedule.
After submitting the Liability Waiver, please contact a SkiDUCK representative by emailing to follow-up.
Thanks so much,
Clint Lunde
Executive Director
SkiDUCK (Skiing and snowboarding for Disadvantaged and Underprivileged Children and older Kids)
www.SkiDUCK.org | Facebook.com/SkiDUCK | First Season Kick-off Video | Season Wrap-up Video | 775-287-6464
“Don’t ask what the world needs. Ask what makes you come alive, and go do it. Because what the world needs is people who have come alive.” – Howard Thurman
SkiDUCK is an IRS-approved 501(c)3 non-profit organization.
(Federal Tax EIN: 27-0798499)
All contributions are fully tax-deductible.
By phone: 775-287-6464
Reno Nevada Address:SkiDUCK
152 Mule Creek Circle
Reno NV 89511
Redmond Washington Address:SkiDUCK
3834 175th Ave NE
Suite C506
Redmond WA 98052
To donate funds, go to https://skiduck.org/donate
To donate skis, snowboards, boots, gloves, winter clothing, ski/snowboard helmets to SkiDuck, email for drop-off information.
Purchase merchandise at https://www.cafepress.com/skiducks which will also help fund their program.
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