SO! Volunteer Philosophy

 

Seniors Outdoors! is an all-volunteer managed and supported organization. Members enjoy the terrific variety of activities that the club offers, so, in turn, everyone is asked to help with at least one or two volunteer activities each calendar year. The larger and stronger the pool of volunteers… the more fun, interesting, and sustainable are club activities!

 

The Club recognizes that its members lead full and active lives and have diverse backgrounds in terms of skills and experiences. Whether members live in Durango year round or part-time; participate in outings or only in social activities; are single or a couple; a leader or “do’er,” there are ample volunteer opportunities within the club to meet a variety of member needs.

 

Many of the volunteer opportunities are organized into teams, so that members not only share the load, but also have an additional opportunity to meet and get to know more of the club’s members than they might otherwise.  If you’d like to learn more about the many volunteer opportunities, please visit the Web page: Description of Volunteer Positions.

 

How to Volunteer

 

It’s simple!

Joining or Renewing

 

The membership application form has a volunteer section for you to complete.  Please review the opportunities and select several that are of interest to you, see Description of Volunteer Positions.  You will then be contacted by a club representative and scheduled for those that will work for your schedule and talents, as well as filling a need for the club.

 

Throughout the year

 

There is always a need for additional volunteers to supplement the teams that organize outings & socials for the club.  You will hear and read about these needs throughout the year during monthly club meetings and via e-mail announcements.

 

To participate you can:

Contact the committee chairperson or a team member and ask how you can help.

Sign up on the Club hospitality clipboard that is circulated during monthly meetings
 to recruit specific assistance for a variety of club socials.