Ski Season Programs, Events and Tasks
Snow adds to our base...so do Volunteers!
1. OPEN OUR LINKS FOR SPECIFIC DATES AND DETAILS
2. VOLUNTEER REQUIREMENTS TO SECURE VOLUNTEER RATE NEXT YEAR:
INDIVIDUAL….. 4 HOURS
FAMILY…………. 8 HOURS
Club Events...Open to Members and Public
WALK THE TRAILS BEFORE THE SNOW FLIES
Date: 2nd Saturday and Sunday in November
Where: Meet at upper Parking lot, beside the Pavilion
Details:
- Meet a Mono Nordic Ambassador for a hike on the trails.
- Develop a plan to ensure a safe and successful first ski experience on foot.
- Discover some family friendly trails and bypass trails.
Register so we know you are attending: https://volunteersignup.org/KB4MW
TASKS, PROGRAMS, EVENTS DURING THE SKI SEASON
special requests
Details:
- Sometimes the Club is in need of a special skill, piece of equipment, experience, organizers or has a project in mind.
- Check back often to see if you can help.
Register: https://volunteersignup.org/QYCBX
VULNERABLE SECTOR CHECKS REQUIRED
Details:
- Vulenerable Police Checks required when working with children
- For JackRabbits: valeriemononordic@outlook.com
- For School Program: mononordicschoolprogram@gmail.com
- Start the process NOW to be ready for our season!!
MONORA PUMPKIN TRAIL
Date: Nov. 1
Where: Lower Parking Lot, meet at the
Maintenance Building
Details:
- Promote Mono Nordic and serve cider to community members coming for an evening walk on the Monora Trail
- Set up, take down and serve cider
- Assist The Town of Mono with setting up, lighting and removing the pumpkins
Register: https://volunteersignup.org/LWKRJ
NEW MEMBER GREETEr
Dates: Mid Nov. at Seasonal Ski Equipment Pick UpWhere: Maintenance Building 10:00 to 2:00 pm
Details:
- Welcome New Members who may be picking up Seasonal Rentals or dropping by
- Promote Volunteering Benefits, Programs and Events and demonstrate how to use Volunteersignup.
Register: https://volunteersignup.org/HAKYB
BE AN AMBASSADOR FOR “WALK THE TRAIL BEFORE THE SNOW FLIES.”
Date: Sat., and Sun., before Nov. 15
Where: Upper Parking Lot at 12:45
Details:
- Introduce community and Club members to the Monora Park Trails in order to ensure their first day skiing is a success.
- Script provided …. It’s a walk in the park
Register: https://volunteersignup.org/EF9T4
ALL SEASON SCHEDULED TRAIL TASKS AND DATES
Date: On going, All Seasons, with updates
Details:
- Use the link below to select a date that fits your schedule.
- New dates will be added, so check back often.
- Save this link in your phone for easy access
- https://volunteersignup.org/AJC3M
So we can reach out with last minute requests…
Join Our List of Tried and True Active Trail Volunteers
Register: https://volunteersignup.org/3KC9R
FALL FENCE INSTALLATION
Date: Late November
Where: Maintenance Building, Lower Parking Lot
Details:
- Install fencing around perimeter of the park
- Sign up now and you will be contacted
Register: https://volunteersignup.org/TPTD9
FALL LIGHT INSTALLATION
Date: Late November
Where: Maintenance Building, Lower Parking Lot
Details:
- Install lights on trails
- Sign up now and you will be contacted
Register: https://volunteersignup.org/JL8KL
SNOW FARMERS
Date: On going during the ski season. You will be contacted when needed.
Where: Meet at the Maintenance Building, lower parking lot.
Details:
- At times, our trails require Snow Farmers to shovel snow onto the trails.
- Many hands make light work. Snow
- If you are in good shape and want a work out, consider adding your name to this Volunteer List.
Register: https://volunteersignup.org/X9J9B
PAVILION ON THE WEEKENDS
Date: Saturdays and Sundays (weather permitting)
Where: Pavilion, lower level, upper parking lot
Details:
- Promote the Club and Volunteering, answer questions, and assist paid staff with rentals when required.
- Always check the Club’s webpage for current conditions and whether the Pavilion will be open before you leave home. mononordic.com
Register:
Christmas Break:
https://volunteersignup.org/RRWXJ
Month of January: https://volunteersignup.org/T7QC9
Month of February: https://volunteersignup.org/Y739B
Month of March: https://volunteersignup.org/PXMA8
SUNDAY’S CIDER HUT/ FIRE PIT PATROL
Trying to reinstate a Pre-Covid Week-end Event
Dependent on securing an Organizer to manage the Volunteers.
Date: Sundays from 10:30 am to 2:30 pm
Where: Cider Hut on Blue Trail
Details: Teams of 2, tag team to monitor fire pit, plus act as Ambassadors on the trail.
- Light, extinguish, monitor the fire, hand out fire pit forks
- Promote the Club, Membership and Volunteering
- As litter-less event, remind guests to “Leave nothing but foot prints/ski tracks left behind.”
Register: https://volunteersignup.org/97JLQ
JACKRABBIT PROGRAM ASSISTANTS
Date: Sundays arrive at 1:30 pm, Lessons start at 2:00 pm.
Where: At the lower level of the Pavilion
Details:
- Assist Jack Rabbit Co-ordinator and Coaches
- Require Vulnerable Police Check …Don’t wait!!!
- Contact: jackrabbitsmononordic@outlook.com for more information
Register: https://volunteersignup.org/M8FRW
- The Club is also looking to add to our Coaching Team.
- Training sessions are held in December, paid for by the Club, so if interested, ACT NOW!
Contact, Jackrabbits Program Organizer, jackrabbitsmononordic@outlook.com
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PROGRAM
Date: Starting second week in January until March Break, weather permitting
Where: At the lower level of the Pavilion
Details:
- Act as guides for Elementary School Students
- Join a mentor and become familiar with the program
- Lead guides require a Vulnerable Police Check.
- Contact School Program Co-ordinator for
further information to add your name to the list.
mononordicschoolprogram@gmail.com
Starting January 13, 2025, save and check this link to view dates requiring volunteers and to see updates, cancellations etc., http://volunteersignup.org/P4JY3
LADIES DAY
Date: Mid January
Where: Pavilion at Monora Park
Details:
- Committee Organizers and a Volunteer Crew to set up the Friday, and to perform a variety of tasks on the Saturday.
Register: https://volunteersignup.org/9DXXF
RACE DAY
Date: Late January
Where: Pavilion at Monora Park
Details:
- Park closed until 1:00 pm for the Race
- Various jobs and tasks available for signup.
Register: https://volunteersignup.org/4FPQM or contact https://mononordic.com/racing-programs/
THE TOWN OF MONO WINTERFEST
Date: First Sunday in February
Where: !!!Event Location is Mono Centre 754483 Mono Centre Road!!! Not Monora Park
Details:
- Staff outdoor Ski Experience and help with distribution of equipment
- Promote Mono Nordic
- Experienced skier to provide a lesson
Register: https://volunteersignup.org/HRBKD
FAMILY DAY
Date: Third Monday in February
Where: Upper parking lot at Monora Park
Details:
- Looking for Committee members
- Variety of Tasks, including help with distribution of ski equipment.
- Promote Mono Nordic Ski Club
- Experienced skiers to provide a lesson, plus act as Club Ambassadors on the trails
Register: https://volunteersignup.org/JBDAF
SNOW FENCE REMOVAL
Date: Late March/Early April
Where: Maintenance Building, Lower Parking Lot
Details:
- Remove fencing from the park
- Sign up now and you will be contacted
Register: https://volunteersignup.org/FEW8A
LIGHT REMOVAL
Date: Late March/Early April
Where: Maintenance Building, Lower Parking Lot
Details:
- Remove lights on trails
- Sign up now and you will be contacted
Register: https://volunteersignup.org/QTHWL