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Volunteering Opportunity
Color Me Fearless 5K
Hailey Elementary School FieldEach Girls on the Run season comes to an end with a celebratory 5K. This closing event gives program participants of all abilities a tangible sense of accomplishment. Crossing the finish line instills confidence through completion and is a joyful moment program participants always remember! Everyone in our program receives a commemorative medal to celebrate this incredible achievement. 9:00-9:45 a.m. - Check In and pre 5k activities 10 a.m. - Girls on the Run 5K 11 a.m.-1 p.m. - Food trucks, music, community activities For more information, to register and volunteer visit: www.gotrsouthernidaho.org/5k-blaine-county
Boxcar Bend Work Party
Boxcar Bend PreserveLet's get this party started! Boxcar Bend needs some love and we’re teaming up with Trout Unlimited for the first work party of the summer. Now all we need is YOU! We invite you, your friends and family to help us spruce up Boxcar Bend Preserve, off Highway 75, north of the East Fork light. Tasks include pulling weeds, spreading wood chips on the trail, and picking up trash. Garbage bags will be provided, but please bring gloves and a water bottle. No experience is necessary, and no sign-up is required. Light snacks will be available for participants. Come make a difference and enjoy a morning outdoors! (And maybe jump in the river afterwards…)
Sun Valley Brewfest
Ketchum Town SquarePURCHASE TICKETS HERE BEFORE JUNE 1st for $30.00 After June 1, Tickets will be $40 online and at the door. The Sun Valley/Ketchum Rotary Club has been dedicated to creating community in the Wood River Valley for over 50 years. Over those years, we have raised over $1 million for international and local charities/programs, such as Blaine County Search and Rescue, the Community Holiday Baskets Project, the Wood River Rotary Scholarship Fund, and The Hunger Coalition, to name just a few. The 2024 SV Rotary Brewfest is our 10th anniversary and will be held at the Ketchum Town Square on Saturday, June 22, 2024 from 12pm to 5pm. We anticipate over 1,200+ beer lovers from all over the Intermountain West, as the Brewfest is becoming a marquee event in our resort town! We have grown attendance from 500 participants in our first year to more than 1800 participants in 2019. The festival will offer guests the opportunity to sample and learn about more than 200 beverages from more than 35 craft breweries, cideries and RTD’s. In addition to featuring the best of the West’s craft breweries, guests will experience local cuisine, games and a live DJ! Please visit our website ...
Sun Valley Policy Forum: SVPF Summer Institute
The ArgyrosThe SVPF Summer Institute is a 2-day event with presentations from Charlie Kirk (Winning the Culture Wars for the Next Generation), Stephen Moore (Back to Work: Pro-Growth Economic Tax Policies), Scott Rasmussen (Founding Principles in Modern America) and Cleta Mitchell (Election Integrity: Who Counts?). The Sun Valley Policy Forum (SVPF) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit and non-partisan organization. Founded in 2022, SVPF brings first-in-class educational programming to drive greater community participation and engagement in social, economic, and civic challenges. SVPF brings the very best of today’s eminent leaders and nationally recognized luminaries to Sun Valley, Idaho. SVPF is designed to promote civil researched policy discourse and to create a forum to exchange ideas and build affinity groups growing the base of support of sound clear policies for the next generation. Significant year-round programming features economists, change agents, cultural historians, academia, new media, philanthropy, and public servants. Each will provide insights on critical issues and share our values of upholding the Constitution, and the American ideals of individual liberty, democracy, and free speech. Both season passes and single event entry registration options are offered. We hope to see you there! Please email info@svpolicyforum.org if you are interested in volunteering.
$250
Weed Warrior Day
Howard PreserveBe a warrior for a morning - a Weed Warrior that is! Join us, along with the Environmental Resource Center, for a work party to get Howard Preserve in Bellevue ready for the summer! Bring your family and friends (and even your dog!) for a morning of pulling weeds and picking up trash. Garbage bags will be provided, but please bring gloves and a water bottle. No experience is necessary, and no sign-up is required. Light snacks will be available for participants. A few hours of your time will make a big impact and help beautify the preserve for everyone to enjoy!
Free
Volunteer For Veggies
Hope GardenCome volunteer in The Hunger Coalition's community gardens! Family friendly sessions. Fresh veggies shared with all. Wednesdays at Hope Garden in Hailey, Corner of Walnut and 1st Ave. Thursdays at Bloom Community food Center in Bellevue, 110 Honeysuckle St. You'll be planting, harvesting, weeding, and in general learning about vegetable and perennial gardening.
Free
Higher Ground’s Hero’s Journey Gala
River Grove RanchThe Annual Higher Ground Hero’s Journey Gala includes cocktail hour, dinner, notable speakers, live and silent auction opportunities. This much-anticipated celebration highlights the individuals whose bravery reflects the spirit of our organization, and our nation. Hero’s Journey is an evening to support Higher Ground’s mission as we honor those who inspire others. Join uss in Celebrating 25 Years of Adventure, Support, and Belonging. 2024 Featuring Keynote Speaker is Marcus Luttrell. Decorated Navy SEAL, Recipient of the Navy Cross and Purple Heart and Best-selling author of Lone Survivor. Reserve tickets today at https://one.bidpal.net/hghj24/welcome If you would like to create a customized sponsorship, please contact Erin Rheinschild. Erin@highergroundusa.org | 208-720-066 Volunteers are need for this event! Volunteer roles include serving, plating, table concierge, valet support, and more. Find the right spot for YOU and sign up HERE.
Volunteer For Veggies
Hope GardenCome volunteer in The Hunger Coalition's community gardens! Family friendly sessions. Fresh veggies shared with all. Wednesdays at Hope Garden in Hailey, Corner of Walnut and 1st Ave. Thursdays at Bloom Community food Center in Bellevue, 110 Honeysuckle St. You'll be planting, harvesting, weeding, and in general learning about vegetable and perennial gardening.
Free
Volunteer For Veggies
Bloom Community Food CenterCome volunteer in The Hunger Coalition's community gardens! Family friendly sessions. Fresh veggies shared with all. Wednesdays at Hope Garden in Hailey, Corner of Walnut and 1st Ave. Thursdays at Bloom Community food Center in Bellevue, 110 Honeysuckle St. You'll be planting, harvesting, weeding, and in general learning about vegetable and perennial gardening.
Free
Taylor Canyon Volunteer Event
Join Wood River Trails Coalition for an evening work event! Where: Taylor Canyon When: Thursday, July 11th 5:30 PM- 7:30 PM Difficulty: Moderate Project Description: Our Trail Boss led event will be focusing on re-benching a long section of narrow and out sloped trail. What to bring/wear: Closed toe/ankle supporting shoes and pants will be required. We recommend bringing your own eye protection/sunglasses, work gloves and sunscreen. A small pack is nice to have for water, layers and a snack. No dogs please. What we will provide: Tools, required PPE available for use: hard hats, eye protection, gloves etc. Bike helmets are not an appropriate substitute. RSVP: Yes please! 24 hours in advance helps us out a lot! See our website to sign up and to sign our waiver. www.woodrivertrailscoalition.org Directions: Drive North out of Ketchum on highway 75 until you reach Lake Creek Drive where you will turn right. Head up the road 1.5 miles then turn left up Taylor Canyon.
Free
33rd Annual Cowboy Ball
Swiftsure RanchGet ready to shine at the 33rd Annual Cowboy Ball, the ultimate celebration that fuels our mission! This spectacular event is not only a blast but also our primary fundraiser. Let your inner Rhinestone Cowboy sparkle and support a great cause! We are proud to make a difference in the community by supporting individuals with disabilities and special needs with the help of our amazing equines and volunteers. Join us for a night of live music, delicious food, exciting auctions, and dancing the night away. Tickets on sale in May.
Curly’s Trail – WRTC Saturday Morning Volunteer Event
KetchumJoin the Wood River Trails Coalition for a work morning on Curly's! Where: Bottom of Curly’s trail When: Saturday, July 13th 9:00 AM- 1:00 PM, Lunch @ 12:30 Difficulty: Moderate Project Description: We will be hiking up from the bottom of Curly’s to clean/re build drainage features in the last steep section of trail. What to bring/wear: Closed toe/ankle supporting shoes and pants will be required. We recommend bringing your own eye protection/sunglasses, work gloves and sunscreen. A small pack is nice to have for water, layers and a snack. No dogs please. What we will provide: Tools, required PPE available for use: hard hats, eye protection, gloves etc. Bike helmets are not an appropriate substitute. RSVP: Yes please! Please fill out a waiver on our website: www.woodrivertrailscoalition.org Directions: Drive North out of Ketchum on highway 75 for 14.5 miles where you will take a left before the Baker Creek Rd. Take the next left at the fork in the road and continue straight until you see our truck. GPS to meeting site: 43.781055, -114.543830 For general volunteer questions email us at volunteer@woodrivertrailscoalition.org https://woodrivertrailscoalition.org/calendar
Free