Opportunities From: Volunteer Big Sky

Volunteer: Scavenger Hunt for Seasonal Workers and Locals

Help newcomers explore our community & learn Big Sky businesses.

-2 Locals will be paired up with 3 new Seasonal Workers

-Teams have from Dec 15-Jan 14 to complete the “Hunt”

-Teams meet at their convenience throughout the 30 days

-Locals provide transportation as team explores Big Sky

-Prizes for EVERYONE who completes the “Hunt”

Program: Big Sky Seasonal Workforce Community Support Group

Help newcomers explore our community & learn Big Sky businesses.

-2 Locals will be paired up with 3 new Seasonal Workers

-Teams have from Dec 15-Jan 14 to complete the “Hunt”

-Teams meet at their convenience throughout the 30 days

-Locals provide transportation as team explores Big Sky

-Prizes for EVERYONE who completes the “Hunt”

Program: Big Sky Seasonal Workforce Community Support Group

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 59716

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Toddler Storytime Helper

Love giggles, goldfish crackers, and a good story?

Come join the fun!

Help our children's librarian with a joyful morning of reading, crafting, snacking, and cleaning up after a small (but mighty) group of toddlers and their caregivers.

No experience needed - just bring your enthusiasm and maybe a sense of humor!

Location Details:

Storytime during the school year will be Mondays at BASE

Program: Big Sky Community Library

Love giggles, goldfish crackers, and a good story?

Come join the fun!

Help our children's librarian with a joyful morning of reading, crafting, snacking, and cleaning up after a small (but mighty) group of toddlers and their caregivers.

No experience needed - just bring your enthusiasm and maybe a sense of humor!

Location Details:

Storytime during the school year will be Mondays at BASE

Program: Big Sky Community Library

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 59716

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Cleaning/Housekeeping at Big Sky Food Bank

Do you love to clean and tidy?  You are invited to help staff with light cleaning at the Food Bank!

Tasks will include:

Bathroom, Kitchen, Floors (Sweep, vacuum, spot mop), Table tops, Fridges

Cleaning supplies and gloves provided

PLEASE DO NOT WEAR PERFUMES OR COLOGNES TO YOUR SHIFT AT THE FOOD BANK

Program: Big Sky Community Food Bank

Do you love to clean and tidy?  You are invited to help staff with light cleaning at the Food Bank!

Tasks will include:

Bathroom, Kitchen, Floors (Sweep, vacuum, spot mop), Table tops, Fridges

Cleaning supplies and gloves provided

PLEASE DO NOT WEAR PERFUMES OR COLOGNES TO YOUR SHIFT AT THE FOOD BANK

Program: Big Sky Community Food Bank

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 59716

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: In-Home community dinners

Are you interested in hosting a group of seasonal workers/students in your home for a meal? Please sign up with the Seasonal Workforce Community Support Group to help coordinate!  We try to provide several opportunities each season for community introduction and cultural exchange.  You set the group size limit, timing and menu. We help match interested workers to these opportunities!

Program: Big Sky Seasonal Workforce Community Support Group

Are you interested in hosting a group of seasonal workers/students in your home for a meal? Please sign up with the Seasonal Workforce Community Support Group to help coordinate!  We try to provide several opportunities each season for community introduction and cultural exchange.  You set the group size limit, timing and menu. We help match interested workers to these opportunities!

Program: Big Sky Seasonal Workforce Community Support Group

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 59716

Allow Groups: Yes

Volunteer: Historic Crail Ranch Museum Docent

Do you have a passion for the old west? The legacy of homesteaders in Montana? The history of Big Sky and what was here before the ski runs and resorts?  Are you fascinated with the stories of miners, ranchers, and the westward expansion in the late 19th century?  If so, the Big Sky Community Organization offers a rewarding way to step back in time and share the early adventures of Big Sky homesteaders!  Every summer a very special place in Big Sky is open to the public, The Historic Crail Ranch Homestead Museum.  This one-acre gem is home to the oldest structures in Big Sky, a wealth of historical artifacts, beautiful gardens cultivated by Grow Wild, and a public picnic area.  The cabins, which house the historic museum artifacts, are open to the public from the end of June through September and we are looking for some passionate history lovers to volunteer as Docents.  If this sounds like the perfect way for you to give 10 to 12 hours a summer to the Big Sky Community, please let us know by completing the volunteer application.  We’ll host various Docent training opportunities, and we would love to include you in our next session.

Please complete our Volunteer Application  or email crailranch@bsco.org

Program: Historic Crail Ranch Museum

Do you have a passion for the old west? The legacy of homesteaders in Montana? The history of Big Sky and what was here before the ski runs and resorts?  Are you fascinated with the stories of miners, ranchers, and the westward expansion in the late 19th century?  If so, the Big Sky Community Organization offers a rewarding way to step back in time and share the early adventures of Big Sky homesteaders!  Every summer a very special place in Big Sky is open to the public, The Historic Crail Ranch Homestead Museum.  This one-acre gem is home to the oldest structures in Big Sky, a wealth of historical artifacts, beautiful gardens cultivated by Grow Wild, and a public picnic area.  The cabins, which house the historic museum artifacts, are open to the public from the end of June through September and we are looking for some passionate history lovers to volunteer as Docents.  If this sounds like the perfect way for you to give 10 to 12 hours a summer to the Big Sky Community, please let us know by completing the volunteer application.  We’ll host various Docent training opportunities, and we would love to include you in our next session.

Please complete our Volunteer Application  or email crailranch@bsco.org

Program: Historic Crail Ranch Museum

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 59716

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Big Sky Thrift Volunteer

Big Sky Thrift volunteers process and sell donated goods with proceeds granted back to non-profit organizations and districts in the Big Sky community. 

Program: Big Sky Thrift

Big Sky Thrift volunteers process and sell donated goods with proceeds granted back to non-profit organizations and districts in the Big Sky community. 

Program: Big Sky Thrift

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 59716

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Spanish Speaking (bilingual) Volunteer

We are looking for Spanish/English speaking volunteers to help out at the food bank!  Tasks will include translating for our customer intake process, assisting Spanish Speaking customers with accessing various Big Sky services (with the help of staff), and assisting with regular food bank operations as needed (sorting and dating cans, etc.)

PLEASE DO NOT WEAR PERFUMES OR COLOGNES TO YOUR SHIFT AT THE FOOD BANK

Program: Big Sky Community Food Bank

We are looking for Spanish/English speaking volunteers to help out at the food bank!  Tasks will include translating for our customer intake process, assisting Spanish Speaking customers with accessing various Big Sky services (with the help of staff), and assisting with regular food bank operations as needed (sorting and dating cans, etc.)

PLEASE DO NOT WEAR PERFUMES OR COLOGNES TO YOUR SHIFT AT THE FOOD BANK

Program: Big Sky Community Food Bank

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 59730

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Food Bank Volunteer - General

Thank you for your interest in our work!

Food Bank Volunteers are responsible for sorting, dating and shelving food purchases and donations. Dealing with compost, light cleaning, organizing may also be required.  May also be asked to deliver food boxes to households, or Kidspacks to the school.  Volunteers will be asked to uphold strict customer confidentiality.

Volunteers under the age of 16 must be accompanied and monitored by an adult at all times (over 21).

PLEASE DO NOT WEAR PERFUMES OR COLOGNES TO YOUR SHIFT AT THE FOOD BANK

Program: Big Sky Community Food Bank

Thank you for your interest in our work!

Food Bank Volunteers are responsible for sorting, dating and shelving food purchases and donations. Dealing with compost, light cleaning, organizing may also be required.  May also be asked to deliver food boxes to households, or Kidspacks to the school.  Volunteers will be asked to uphold strict customer confidentiality.

Volunteers under the age of 16 must be accompanied and monitored by an adult at all times (over 21).

PLEASE DO NOT WEAR PERFUMES OR COLOGNES TO YOUR SHIFT AT THE FOOD BANK

Program: Big Sky Community Food Bank

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 59716

Allow Groups: Yes

Volunteer: Donation Barrel and "Little Free Pantries" monitor

(This opportunity can be completed Tues-Fri, at any time of day at your convenience: just sign up for this Wednesday 11a spot as a place holder.)

We need help monitoring our community donation barrels which are stationed in public locations around Big Sky!  Volunteers will check donation barrels, pick up donated items and deliver to the food bank.  Special help is needed for the donation locations "up top" - Moonlight Lodge, Hungry Moose @ Mountain Mall, YC Mailroom. A current list of donation locations can be found here.

Did you know that Big Sky has TWO Little Free Pantries? 

Located in the ATM vestibule at First Security Bank, and in the hallway between Milkies and ByWOM, these free pantries are meant to be "take when you need, give when you can" emergency food support for the community.  We need a volunteer to check these pantries twice per month, to make sure they are organized and stocked. 

Volunteer will remove any trash, and stop by the food bank for re-fil items if the Little Free Pantry happens to be empty.

This project is a collaboration between the Rotary of Big Sky and the Big Sky Community Food Bank.

Program: Big Sky Community Food Bank

(This opportunity can be completed Tues-Fri, at any time of day at your convenience: just sign up for this Wednesday 11a spot as a place holder.)

We need help monitoring our community donation barrels which are stationed in public locations around Big Sky!  Volunteers will check donation barrels, pick up donated items and deliver to the food bank.  Special help is needed for the donation locations "up top" - Moonlight Lodge, Hungry Moose @ Mountain Mall, YC Mailroom. A current list of donation locations can be found here.

Did you know that Big Sky has TWO Little Free Pantries? 

Located in the ATM vestibule at First Security Bank, and in the hallway between Milkies and ByWOM, these free pantries are meant to be "take when you need, give when you can" emergency food support for the community.  We need a volunteer to check these pantries twice per month, to make sure they are organized and stocked. 

Volunteer will remove any trash, and stop by the food bank for re-fil items if the Little Free Pantry happens to be empty.

This project is a collaboration between the Rotary of Big Sky and the Big Sky Community Food Bank.

Program: Big Sky Community Food Bank

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 59716

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Donate food to the Big Sky Community Food Bank!

Don't know what to do with all that food left over from your vacation?

Make a donation to the Big Sky Community Food Bank!!

 

Wish List:

Canned Goods: chunky soups, spaghetti sauces, canned beans and veggies, tuna and canned meats Dry Goods: We can take anything that hasn’t been opened! Produce**: We always need produce, eggs, milk, butter, cheese, deli meat Frozen**: We can take frozen fruits and veggies, meats and game (processed at a certified processor)

**If you’d like to donate cold or frozen items, you may bring them straight to the food bank or to the Country Market to be held in cold storage.**

Food Collection Bin Locations:

The Country Market The Post Office Big Sky Chapel Big Sky Community Library Roxy’s Visit Big Sky Moonlight Lodge Hungry Moose @ Mountain Mall Yellowstone Club Mailroom Big Sky Community Food Bank

No need to 'respond' to this opportunity. Just drop your donation off at whatever location is most convenient for you. Thank you!!!

Program: Big Sky Community Food Bank

Don't know what to do with all that food left over from your vacation?

Make a donation to the Big Sky Community Food Bank!!

 

Wish List:

Canned Goods: chunky soups, spaghetti sauces, canned beans and veggies, tuna and canned meats Dry Goods: We can take anything that hasn’t been opened! Produce**: We always need produce, eggs, milk, butter, cheese, deli meat Frozen**: We can take frozen fruits and veggies, meats and game (processed at a certified processor)

**If you’d like to donate cold or frozen items, you may bring them straight to the food bank or to the Country Market to be held in cold storage.**

Food Collection Bin Locations:

The Country Market The Post Office Big Sky Chapel Big Sky Community Library Roxy’s Visit Big Sky Moonlight Lodge Hungry Moose @ Mountain Mall Yellowstone Club Mailroom Big Sky Community Food Bank

No need to 'respond' to this opportunity. Just drop your donation off at whatever location is most convenient for you. Thank you!!!

Program: Big Sky Community Food Bank

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 59716

Allow Groups: Yes

Volunteer: Morningstar Learning Center Substitute Teacher Opportunity

Morningstar Learning Center is seeking substitute teachers. We are an early learning center that serves children ages 6 months to 6 years. Join our team and help to develop and connect Big Sky’s young children and families by providing reliable childcare, quality early education, and supportive resources from planning through parenthood. If you love children and want to be involved, we would love to hear from you! 

Being a substitute at Morningstar includes a wide range of fun responsibilities including but not limited to:

Gain experience working with a wide range of ages Work with the Team to ensure consistent visual supervision of students throughout the day Assist children through key transition times like getting ready to go outside or washing hands before meals Work with the team to provide a safe learning environment by tidying, sanitizing and keeping organized as you move through your day Diapering, playing, feeding and snuggling, when working with our youngest students

 

Please email info@mlcbigsky.org to get more information on how to become a substitute at MLC. There are multiple volunteer informational/credentialing opportunities coming up listed on our page.

Program: Morningstar Learning Center

Morningstar Learning Center is seeking substitute teachers. We are an early learning center that serves children ages 6 months to 6 years. Join our team and help to develop and connect Big Sky’s young children and families by providing reliable childcare, quality early education, and supportive resources from planning through parenthood. If you love children and want to be involved, we would love to hear from you! 

Being a substitute at Morningstar includes a wide range of fun responsibilities including but not limited to:

Gain experience working with a wide range of ages Work with the Team to ensure consistent visual supervision of students throughout the day Assist children through key transition times like getting ready to go outside or washing hands before meals Work with the team to provide a safe learning environment by tidying, sanitizing and keeping organized as you move through your day Diapering, playing, feeding and snuggling, when working with our youngest students

 

Please email info@mlcbigsky.org to get more information on how to become a substitute at MLC. There are multiple volunteer informational/credentialing opportunities coming up listed on our page.

Program: Morningstar Learning Center

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 59715

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Donate Online to Big Sky Community Food Bank!

To learn how to donate to the Big Sky Community Food Bank online go to Donate Online | Big Sky Community Food Bank (bigskyfoodbank.org)

Program: Big Sky Community Food Bank

To learn how to donate to the Big Sky Community Food Bank online go to Donate Online | Big Sky Community Food Bank (bigskyfoodbank.org)

Program: Big Sky Community Food Bank

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 59716

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: BSCO Trail Ambassador

https://bscomt.org/volunteer/

The ambassador program is a volunteer driven program of trail enthusiasts who contribute to the community trail system by providing educational opportunities and promoting safe, responsible, and enjoyable use of trails.  Trail Ambassadors provide a regular presence on the trails by hiking, biking or skiing the trails, educating and providing feedback as well as hosting information booths at various trailheads.

Ambassador Goals: Provide a high-quality trail experience Provide trails outreach and education to the community Increase volunteer and staff presence on the trails and at the trailheads Promote user safety and trail etiquette Monitor and Improve trail conditions Reduce User conflict

Program: Big Sky Community Organization

https://bscomt.org/volunteer/

The ambassador program is a volunteer driven program of trail enthusiasts who contribute to the community trail system by providing educational opportunities and promoting safe, responsible, and enjoyable use of trails.  Trail Ambassadors provide a regular presence on the trails by hiking, biking or skiing the trails, educating and providing feedback as well as hosting information booths at various trailheads.

Ambassador Goals: Provide a high-quality trail experience Provide trails outreach and education to the community Increase volunteer and staff presence on the trails and at the trailheads Promote user safety and trail etiquette Monitor and Improve trail conditions Reduce User conflict

Program: Big Sky Community Organization

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 59716

Allow Groups: Yes

Volunteer: Volunteer with Big Sky Arts!

 Interested in volunteering? The Arts Council is a fun, engaging organization that can always use dedicated volunteers, whether it’s for one event or a whole season worth! We’re always looking for folks to help us out in various capacities at our events, which is a great way to give back to the community and meet new friends. Volunteering can also be a stepping-stone for those interested in potentially becoming a member on the ACBS Board of Directors.

If you are interested contact us directly at 406.995.2742 or https://bigskyarts.org

Thank You!

Program: Arts Council of Big Sky

 Interested in volunteering? The Arts Council is a fun, engaging organization that can always use dedicated volunteers, whether it’s for one event or a whole season worth! We’re always looking for folks to help us out in various capacities at our events, which is a great way to give back to the community and meet new friends. Volunteering can also be a stepping-stone for those interested in potentially becoming a member on the ACBS Board of Directors.

If you are interested contact us directly at 406.995.2742 or https://bigskyarts.org

Thank You!

Program: Arts Council of Big Sky

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 59716

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: SWMMBA Trail Maintenance Volunteers!

We dig trails... and could use your help with some of the maintenance work that makes it all possible! To learn more about how to become a SWMMBA Trail Volunteer go to:

Waiver — Southwest Montana Mountain Bike Association (southwestmontanamba.org).

Or join the Dirt Hero League with a small monthly donation that helps make all our work possible!:

Dirt Hero — Southwest Montana Mountain Bike Association (southwestmontanamba.org)

Thanks for your support and we hope to see you on the trail!

Program: Southwest Montana Mountain Bike Association

We dig trails... and could use your help with some of the maintenance work that makes it all possible! To learn more about how to become a SWMMBA Trail Volunteer go to:

Waiver — Southwest Montana Mountain Bike Association (southwestmontanamba.org).

Or join the Dirt Hero League with a small monthly donation that helps make all our work possible!:

Dirt Hero — Southwest Montana Mountain Bike Association (southwestmontanamba.org)

Thanks for your support and we hope to see you on the trail!

Program: Southwest Montana Mountain Bike Association

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 59716

Allow Groups: No