• Shadowcliff May Volunteer Registration

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  • Volunteering at Shadowcliff in May means doing all kinds of things with people from lots of different places and backgrounds. We have new projects each year, but always on the list are:

    • Indoor and outdoor construction projects
    • Cleaning
    • Organizing
    • Chopping wood
    • Weeding
    • Painting
    • Staining
    • Moving things
    • Sewing
    • Small repair jobs
    • Working on the silent auction
    • And more!

     

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  • What are the dates?

    Shadowcliff relies on volunteers for the entire month of May!

    This year Volunteer Weekend is Friday, May 22nd to Monday, May 25th. Over this holiday weekend, people with a wide variety of skills and talents come together to ready Shadowcliff for opening.

    Earlier in May is reserved for folks interested in assisting with construction projects or helping in the kitchen. Volunteering during this time requires pre-approval. If this interests you, please fill out this form with the dates you want to come and we will contact you to confirm.

  • What are the requirements for attending?

    • Pre-register by April 30th
    • Arrive either Friday evening or by 9am on Saturday
    • Participate from 9am to dinner on Saturday and from 9am to 3pm on Sunday
    • Work with your assigned team to complete the designated tasks
    • Adhere to these policies: no smoking, no pets, and no open flames. You can read more here 
  • Who can come?    

    Anyone who is willing to work hard and help where needed is welcome. Shadowcliff has a lot of stairs and a lot of uneven ground, so anyone with mobility concerns should take that into consideration.

    Children are welcome and are often some of our greatest helpers. Do be aware that all children are the responsibility of their parents or guardians. 

    Pets are not allowed, with the exception of certified assistance animals.

  • What's the cost?

    There is no fee for the weekend, although hosting approximately 50 volunteers on site requires the full engagement of our staff, so we hope you'll consider leaving a generous gratuity. In exchange for your hard work, we'll provide food, lodging, and the company of some of the most amazing people you'll ever meet. 

  • What can I expect? Is there downtime? 

    We ask that you work with your assigned team from 9am to dinner on Saturday, and from 9am to 3pm on Sunday. Team leaders will ensure breaks during the workday, and common meals will be offered at designated times. 

    On Sunday afternoon, we encourage you to visit our annual silent auction held in the Chapel.  

    Visiting the village of Grand Lake, taking hikes, and visiting Rocky Mountain National Park are also encouraged in your downtime over the long Memorial Day weekend.

     

  • Do you have volunteer opportunities outside of May?

    Yes we do! Once we open for the season we often supplement our paid staff with volunteers. Please send an email to our Director of Community Operations, Emily Cesca (emily@shadowcliff.org), to learn more.

  • Arrival, Departure, and Rooms

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  • All volunteers must check out no later than Monday, May 25th. You are welcome to stay past that point at our regular seasonal rates, and we hope you do! If you are planning to stay please reserve your additional days with Emily Cesca (emily@shadowcliff.org)

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