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Loppet Special Volunteer Opportunities

Fri October 1 - Fri September 30 Minneapolis, MN 55422 US Directions

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Trails

Fall Trails Day 2024

October 26, 2024

Details

Come help get the Wirth Park ski trails ready for the winter! We will be walking sections of middle and South Wirth trails and trimming back branches and vegetation to get the trails ready for grooming and skiing this winter. We will have some loppers to use, but bring your own if you have them. Sturdy shoes, work gloves, and a water bottle are also recommended. We will have coffee and donuts at the start.

Build the Loppet Bridge 2024

You must be 17 or older to volunteer for this task.

November 2, 2024

Details

Help put up the Loppet Bridge outside the Trailhead! Wear outdoor work clothes, gloves, and sturdy boots. Lifting up to 50 pounds, use of ladders, and hand tools. Due to the difficulty of this task, we are requiring that volunteers must be 17+ to sign up. For additional info, contact Lindsey Johnson, Lindsey.Johnson@loppet.org, 952-388-4207.

Location

The Trailhead - 1221 Theodore Wirth Parkway Minneapolis, MN 55422

Adventures Program

Junior Loppet Coach

At least 32 more volunteers needed.

Details

Description:
The Loppet Foundation is searching for Junior Loppet Assistant Coaches. The Junior Loppet program is a year-round, after-school program that empowers Minneapolis middle schoolers through healthy outdoor activities like cross country skiing, mountain biking, trail running, orienteering, and paddling. We focus on partnering with middle schools with most of the school population eligible for Free and Reduced Lunch. The program occurs 2-3 days per week after school and throughout the summer. Students also participate in events, races, and weekend camping, and training trips. The program uses outdoor adventure to help middle schoolers build healthy habits; social and emotional skills; and personal connections that promote success both on and off the trails.

Qualifications:
- Applicants with previous experience coaching or working with children and adolescents are preferred. Additional preferred skills are: biking, running, skiing, and canoeing knowledge.

Events

Loppet Green Team High Priority

At least 3 more volunteers needed.

Details

The Loppet Green Team is a volunteer position focused on maximizing our environmental efficiency and sustainability. To ensure we are moving towards a sustainable future, we are asking for your help in monitoring waste bins to ensure proper disposal of trash, recycle, and compost during events. As well as, assisting with set up, disposal, and at tear down at the conclusion of events. Keeping the waste sorted is essential to ensure that all of our compostable and recyclables are not turned into trash.

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