Volunteer at Pacific Edge today
As a resource for fun and community, we are dedicated to serving opportunities to climb in an inclusive and safe environment. Volunteers must be belay certified, prepared to arrive 10-15 min early, and able to offer patient and compassionate support. Find sign up opportunities below as well as the option to join our Whatsapp Volunteer Group Chat for upcoming events.
December Schedule:
Every Saturday Climbing Out of Parkinson’s 10:00am-12:00pm
12/8 10:00am-12:00pm Aroma Honor Roll
12/13 at 8:00-10:00am Youth Community Climb
12/21 at 5:30-7:30pm Shared Adventures
*Note: individual sign-ups found below (click “sign up here”)
Climbing Out of Parkinson’s
Join us weekly on Saturdays for belay support to Parkinson’s members! If you are interested in participating as a climber with Parkinson’s, find more information under the Community drop down.
When: Saturdays 10am-12pm
Group Organizer(s): Paula Mierau (pmierau@hotmail.com) and Stacy Kim (slkim@alum.mit.edu)
*Note: excess volunteers are anticipated, bring your climbing shoes to join the fun!
Sign up here
Aroma Elementary Students Climb
Partnering with local school for 50 students to climb. Join us in welcoming young crushers to our 55 ft. walls.
When: Monday 12/8 at 9:45am-12:00pm
Group Organizer(s): Evalani Dudum (evalani@pacificedgeclimbinggym.com)
Sign up here
Youth Community Climb
Partnering with non-profits around the Santa Cruz region to offer safe and inclusive climbing for youth experiencing homelessness or in foster care.
When: Saturday 12/13 at 8:00am-10:00am
Group Organizer(s): Evalani Dudum (evalani@pacificedgeclimbinggym.com)
Sign up here
Shared Adventures
Our goal is to offer opportunities for social and recreational interaction for disabled people, and thereby encourage:
personal growth, development, and self-confidence
cooperation, decision-making, and leadership skills
outdoor skills and environmental awareness
Improved quality of life and level of happiness
When: 3rd Sunday evening of the month Nov - March 5:30 - 7:30 pm:
Group Organizer(s): Becky Gomoll (sharedactivities@yahoo.com)
Sign up Here
Welcoming Network
Community network is dedicated to welcoming and supporting asylum seekers and other refugees. Multilingual volunteers highly encouraged to help translate!
When: Sunday 1/11 at 12:15-3:00pm
Group Organizer(s): Sarah Perryman (perrymansarah18@gmail.com)
Sign up here
ASD (Autistic Climbing Club)
Volunteer alongside occupational therapist, Regan Clementi, with youth on the spectrum. Goal is to play. The kids do not need to get to the top. The priority is to help them experience a feeling of success with a new activity, help them playfully share with other participants and build their sense of self.
When: **January dates pending**
Group Organizer(s): Regan Clementi (otregan.clementi@gmail.com)
Sign up here
additional INfoRmation
Volunteer perks include an extra guest/day pass (can earn up to two a month!)
For more questions, email our community coordinator Evalani Dudum (evalani@pacificedgeclimbinggym.com)