Volunteer

A male skier with a guide on each side smiling before heading down the slope

Volunteering for Black Hills Regional Ski for Light can be life-changing, humbling … and addictive. In fact, some of our volunteers have been with us since our founding in 1979; what a great testament they are to the effect this organization has on participants and volunteers alike.

Deadline to apply: December 15, 2024

A sit skier glides down Terri Peak accompanied by a guide with mountains in the distance

Our Events

Our main event, a four-day winter ski program for blind, visually and mobility-impaired individuals, takes place annually the last full week in January. Our Summer Light program offers a weekend of adaptive traditional summer camp experiences: biking, hiking, canoeing, campfires, fishing – all the activities that make memories, regardless of age.

 
A ski for light guide holds out ski poles that a skiier is holding on to down the slope

What it takes to be a volunteer

Outdoor programs like ours attract an energetic, positive, diverse group of people, and our volunteers come from across the state and the country. The breadth of activities we offer leads us to seek volunteers with a wide variety of talents and skills. No special experience or requirements are needed, other than a desire to help others.

Types of volunteer opportunities

Regardless of your skills or experience, if you have a desire to help others while having the time of your life, we invite you to join us as a volunteer. The opportunities are endless and include:

  • Guiding

  • Event support

  • Office and administrative support

  • Fundraising opportunities

  • Event planning

  • Dog-sitting

  • and more!

We welcome you to stop by one of our events to see us in action. If it is not possible for you to join us in person, contact us to find out how you might be able to assist us with our mission from afar.

We know you will have an unforgettable experience and you will receive much more in return than you give.

A participant and guide smile at the camera while riding a ski lift
 

What our volunteers say:

“I feel endless gratitude for the Ski for Light family: nothing has matched the effortless community, support, joy, and thrill that volunteering at BHSFL has given me.”

– Emma F.

A participant in a sit ski smiles while being guided down the slope
 

Ready to sign up? Fill out a Volunteer Application below!

Guide/Volunteer Applications open August 30, 2024. Applications must be received by December 15, 2024.

Please note: Registration includes one banquet ticket. Additional guest tickets must be purchased at the time of application.

Want to learn more about the event specifics?

Download the PDFs below to get a feel for what to expect and a daily schedule of events.