Thank you for your interest in becoming a Field Volunteer with Outdoor Outreach! Please review the following information and "check" the box at the bottom to agree to the following expectations:

Position Description: Field Volunteer

Location: San Diego, CA

Reports to: Volunteer Coordinator    

Commitment: 5 trips per year (30-100 hours)

Volunteer Summary

The Field Volunteer helps to deepen the impact of Outdoor Outreach programs by connecting with San Diego youth ages 5-21, sharing their knowledge of the outdoors and various outdoor activities. Field Volunteers are hands-on, assisting our instructor team with group management, gear management, and risk management in a variety of outdoor settings.

Essential Functions

1. Ability to work in a variety of outdoor settings in a collaborative team environment

2. Ability to actively engage and develop positive relationships with team members, external partners and youth participants

Competencies/Commitment

1. Ability to participate in and demonstrate competency in at least one of Outdoor Outreach’s core activities (rock climbing, mountain biking, hiking, stand up paddle boarding, kayaking, surfing, Fishing and snorkeling).

2. Skilled Field Volunteers are asked to commit to a minimum of 5 trips per year.

3. The capacity to attend trips that range from 3 hours to 12 hours (depending on activity)

4. Confident engaging with sensitive populations, demonstrating cultural competency and relationship building. 

Environment/Physical Demands

This volunteer position operates in the field. While performing the duties of this position, the volunteer is regularly required to be active and often requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling and climbing during programs. The volunteer must frequently lift and/or move items over 50 pounds. This position also requires individuals to work in a variety of outdoor settings.

Required Qualifications

1. Competency in at least one trip type

2. Minimum of 18 years of age;

3. Completion of Volunteer application

4. Attend a volunteer orientation or view the volunteer orientation video

5. Successful completion of pre-placement LiveScan background check

This Volunteer Description is intended to describe the general nature and level of tasks being performed. It is not meant to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required by this classification.