Volunteer Opportunities From: United Way of the Blue Mountains

Volunteer: Challenger Baseball Volunteer Role: Buddy - Week 6

About Challenger Baseball

Challenger Baseball allows children and youth with disabilities to experience the joy of baseball in a fun, supportive, and inclusive environment. This program is about teamwork, confidence, movement, and belonging - not competition. Families, volunteers, and players come together to create a positive space where every athlete can succeed at their own pace.

Your Purpose

Treat every participant with dignity and respect. Speak to players as you would any other child, teen, or young adult.

You will be partnered one-on-one with a player to support them throughout the game.

Assist your player with catching, pitching, batting, and running alongside them as needed.

Be a cheerleader and encourager, celebrate effort, participation, and progress.

Help players stay engaged, confident, and safe on the field.

Be attentive to mobility needs; players may walk, roll, or ride.

Stay alert for wandering or elopement and gently redirect or follow while alerting staff if needed.

Support positive sportsmanship and help create a welcoming, inclusive atmosphere for all players and families.

Agency: Walla Walla Valley Disability Network

About Challenger Baseball

Challenger Baseball allows children and youth with disabilities to experience the joy of baseball in a fun, supportive, and inclusive environment. This program is about teamwork, confidence, movement, and belonging - not competition. Families, volunteers, and players come together to create a positive space where every athlete can succeed at their own pace.

Your Purpose

Treat every participant with dignity and respect. Speak to players as you would any other child, teen, or young adult.

You will be partnered one-on-one with a player to support them throughout the game.

Assist your player with catching, pitching, batting, and running alongside them as needed.

Be a cheerleader and encourager, celebrate effort, participation, and progress.

Help players stay engaged, confident, and safe on the field.

Be attentive to mobility needs; players may walk, roll, or ride.

Stay alert for wandering or elopement and gently redirect or follow while alerting staff if needed.

Support positive sportsmanship and help create a welcoming, inclusive atmosphere for all players and families.

Agency: Walla Walla Valley Disability Network

Volunteer Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On May 22, 2026

Zip Code: 99362

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Challenger Baseball Volunteer Role: Buddy - Week 5

About Challenger Baseball

Challenger Baseball allows children and youth with disabilities to experience the joy of baseball in a fun, supportive, and inclusive environment. This program is about teamwork, confidence, movement, and belonging - not competition. Families, volunteers, and players come together to create a positive space where every athlete can succeed at their own pace.

Your Purpose

Treat every participant with dignity and respect. Speak to players as you would any other child, teen, or young adult.

You will be partnered one-on-one with a player to support them throughout the game.

Assist your player with catching, pitching, batting, and running alongside them as needed.

Be a cheerleader and encourager, celebrate effort, participation, and progress.

Help players stay engaged, confident, and safe on the field.

Be attentive to mobility needs; players may walk, roll, or ride.

Stay alert for wandering or elopement and gently redirect or follow while alerting staff if needed.

Support positive sportsmanship and help create a welcoming, inclusive atmosphere for all players and families.

Agency: Walla Walla Valley Disability Network

About Challenger Baseball

Challenger Baseball allows children and youth with disabilities to experience the joy of baseball in a fun, supportive, and inclusive environment. This program is about teamwork, confidence, movement, and belonging - not competition. Families, volunteers, and players come together to create a positive space where every athlete can succeed at their own pace.

Your Purpose

Treat every participant with dignity and respect. Speak to players as you would any other child, teen, or young adult.

You will be partnered one-on-one with a player to support them throughout the game.

Assist your player with catching, pitching, batting, and running alongside them as needed.

Be a cheerleader and encourager, celebrate effort, participation, and progress.

Help players stay engaged, confident, and safe on the field.

Be attentive to mobility needs; players may walk, roll, or ride.

Stay alert for wandering or elopement and gently redirect or follow while alerting staff if needed.

Support positive sportsmanship and help create a welcoming, inclusive atmosphere for all players and families.

Agency: Walla Walla Valley Disability Network

Volunteer Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On May 15, 2026

Zip Code: 99362

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Challenger Baseball Volunteer Role: Buddy - Week 4

About Challenger Baseball

Challenger Baseball allows children and youth with disabilities to experience the joy of baseball in a fun, supportive, and inclusive environment. This program is about teamwork, confidence, movement, and belonging - not competition. Families, volunteers, and players come together to create a positive space where every athlete can succeed at their own pace.

Your Purpose

Treat every participant with dignity and respect. Speak to players as you would any other child, teen, or young adult.

You will be partnered one-on-one with a player to support them throughout the game.

Assist your player with catching, pitching, batting, and running alongside them as needed.

Be a cheerleader and encourager, celebrate effort, participation, and progress.

Help players stay engaged, confident, and safe on the field.

Be attentive to mobility needs; players may walk, roll, or ride.

Stay alert for wandering or elopement and gently redirect or follow while alerting staff if needed.

Support positive sportsmanship and help create a welcoming, inclusive atmosphere for all players and families.

Agency: Walla Walla Valley Disability Network

About Challenger Baseball

Challenger Baseball allows children and youth with disabilities to experience the joy of baseball in a fun, supportive, and inclusive environment. This program is about teamwork, confidence, movement, and belonging - not competition. Families, volunteers, and players come together to create a positive space where every athlete can succeed at their own pace.

Your Purpose

Treat every participant with dignity and respect. Speak to players as you would any other child, teen, or young adult.

You will be partnered one-on-one with a player to support them throughout the game.

Assist your player with catching, pitching, batting, and running alongside them as needed.

Be a cheerleader and encourager, celebrate effort, participation, and progress.

Help players stay engaged, confident, and safe on the field.

Be attentive to mobility needs; players may walk, roll, or ride.

Stay alert for wandering or elopement and gently redirect or follow while alerting staff if needed.

Support positive sportsmanship and help create a welcoming, inclusive atmosphere for all players and families.

Agency: Walla Walla Valley Disability Network

Volunteer Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On May 8, 2026

Zip Code: 99362

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Challenger Baseball Volunteer Role: Buddy - Week 3

About Challenger Baseball

Challenger Baseball allows children and youth with disabilities to experience the joy of baseball in a fun, supportive, and inclusive environment. This program is about teamwork, confidence, movement, and belonging - not competition. Families, volunteers, and players come together to create a positive space where every athlete can succeed at their own pace.

Your Purpose

Treat every participant with dignity and respect. Speak to players as you would any other child, teen, or young adult.

You will be partnered one-on-one with a player to support them throughout the game.

Assist your player with catching, pitching, batting, and running alongside them as needed.

Be a cheerleader and encourager, celebrate effort, participation, and progress.

Help players stay engaged, confident, and safe on the field.

Be attentive to mobility needs; players may walk, roll, or ride.

Stay alert for wandering or elopement and gently redirect or follow while alerting staff if needed.

Support positive sportsmanship and help create a welcoming, inclusive atmosphere for all players and families.

Agency: Walla Walla Valley Disability Network

About Challenger Baseball

Challenger Baseball allows children and youth with disabilities to experience the joy of baseball in a fun, supportive, and inclusive environment. This program is about teamwork, confidence, movement, and belonging - not competition. Families, volunteers, and players come together to create a positive space where every athlete can succeed at their own pace.

Your Purpose

Treat every participant with dignity and respect. Speak to players as you would any other child, teen, or young adult.

You will be partnered one-on-one with a player to support them throughout the game.

Assist your player with catching, pitching, batting, and running alongside them as needed.

Be a cheerleader and encourager, celebrate effort, participation, and progress.

Help players stay engaged, confident, and safe on the field.

Be attentive to mobility needs; players may walk, roll, or ride.

Stay alert for wandering or elopement and gently redirect or follow while alerting staff if needed.

Support positive sportsmanship and help create a welcoming, inclusive atmosphere for all players and families.

Agency: Walla Walla Valley Disability Network

Volunteer Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On May 1, 2026

Zip Code: 99362

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Challenger Baseball Volunteer Role: Buddy - Week 1

About Challenger Baseball

Challenger Baseball allows children and youth with disabilities to experience the joy of baseball in a fun, supportive, and inclusive environment. This program is about teamwork, confidence, movement, and belonging - not competition. Families, volunteers, and players come together to create a positive space where every athlete can succeed at their own pace.

Your Purpose

Treat every participant with dignity and respect. Speak to players as you would any other child, teen, or young adult.

You will be partnered one-on-one with a player to support them throughout the game.

Assist your player with catching, pitching, batting, and running alongside them as needed.

Be a cheerleader and encourager, celebrate effort, participation, and progress.

Help players stay engaged, confident, and safe on the field.

Be attentive to mobility needs; players may walk, roll, or ride.

Stay alert for wandering or elopement and gently redirect or follow while alerting staff if needed.

Support positive sportsmanship and help create a welcoming, inclusive atmosphere for all players and families.

Agency: Walla Walla Valley Disability Network

About Challenger Baseball

Challenger Baseball allows children and youth with disabilities to experience the joy of baseball in a fun, supportive, and inclusive environment. This program is about teamwork, confidence, movement, and belonging - not competition. Families, volunteers, and players come together to create a positive space where every athlete can succeed at their own pace.

Your Purpose

Treat every participant with dignity and respect. Speak to players as you would any other child, teen, or young adult.

You will be partnered one-on-one with a player to support them throughout the game.

Assist your player with catching, pitching, batting, and running alongside them as needed.

Be a cheerleader and encourager, celebrate effort, participation, and progress.

Help players stay engaged, confident, and safe on the field.

Be attentive to mobility needs; players may walk, roll, or ride.

Stay alert for wandering or elopement and gently redirect or follow while alerting staff if needed.

Support positive sportsmanship and help create a welcoming, inclusive atmosphere for all players and families.

Agency: Walla Walla Valley Disability Network

Volunteer Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On Apr 17, 2026

Zip Code: 99362

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Challenger Baseball Volunteer Role: Buddy - Week 2

About Challenger Baseball

Challenger Baseball allows children and youth with disabilities to experience the joy of baseball in a fun, supportive, and inclusive environment. This program is about teamwork, confidence, movement, and belonging - not competition. Families, volunteers, and players come together to create a positive space where every athlete can succeed at their own pace.

Your Purpose

Treat every participant with dignity and respect. Speak to players as you would any other child, teen, or young adult.

You will be partnered one-on-one with a player to support them throughout the game.

Assist your player with catching, pitching, batting, and running alongside them as needed.

Be a cheerleader and encourager, celebrate effort, participation, and progress.

Help players stay engaged, confident, and safe on the field.

Be attentive to mobility needs; players may walk, roll, or ride.

Stay alert for wandering or elopement and gently redirect or follow while alerting staff if needed.

Support positive sportsmanship and help create a welcoming, inclusive atmosphere for all players and families.

Agency: Walla Walla Valley Disability Network

About Challenger Baseball

Challenger Baseball allows children and youth with disabilities to experience the joy of baseball in a fun, supportive, and inclusive environment. This program is about teamwork, confidence, movement, and belonging - not competition. Families, volunteers, and players come together to create a positive space where every athlete can succeed at their own pace.

Your Purpose

Treat every participant with dignity and respect. Speak to players as you would any other child, teen, or young adult.

You will be partnered one-on-one with a player to support them throughout the game.

Assist your player with catching, pitching, batting, and running alongside them as needed.

Be a cheerleader and encourager, celebrate effort, participation, and progress.

Help players stay engaged, confident, and safe on the field.

Be attentive to mobility needs; players may walk, roll, or ride.

Stay alert for wandering or elopement and gently redirect or follow while alerting staff if needed.

Support positive sportsmanship and help create a welcoming, inclusive atmosphere for all players and families.

Agency: Walla Walla Valley Disability Network

Volunteer Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On Apr 24, 2026

Zip Code: 99362

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: SOAR Volunteer Role: Code & Kindness Coach

STRONG & KIND: Code Smart, Speak Smart

Friday, February 20 | 5:00–7:00 pm

About the Event
This session focuses on two essential internet safety skills: protecting personal accounts and interacting respectfully online. Participants learn that safety and kindness go hand in hand, both digitally and in real life.

Your Purpose

Treat participants with respect and speak in an age-appropriate, supportive manner.

Assist with hands-on password and security challenges.

Encourage thoughtful discussion about kindness, boundaries, and online behavior.

Support participants as they practice responding to unkind comments or setting boundaries.

Stay aware of elopement risk and mobility needs; redirect or follow as needed.

Help participants connect with one another and feel confident sharing ideas.

Reinforce that everyone deserves safety, respect, and dignity online.

Agency: Walla Walla Valley Disability Network

STRONG & KIND: Code Smart, Speak Smart

Friday, February 20 | 5:00–7:00 pm

About the Event
This session focuses on two essential internet safety skills: protecting personal accounts and interacting respectfully online. Participants learn that safety and kindness go hand in hand, both digitally and in real life.

Your Purpose

Treat participants with respect and speak in an age-appropriate, supportive manner.

Assist with hands-on password and security challenges.

Encourage thoughtful discussion about kindness, boundaries, and online behavior.

Support participants as they practice responding to unkind comments or setting boundaries.

Stay aware of elopement risk and mobility needs; redirect or follow as needed.

Help participants connect with one another and feel confident sharing ideas.

Reinforce that everyone deserves safety, respect, and dignity online.

Agency: Walla Walla Valley Disability Network

Volunteer Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On Feb 20, 2026

Zip Code: 99362

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: SOAR Volunteer Role: Brave Trainer Mentor

BRAVE TRAINERS: Catch Safety, Level Up Bravery

Friday, February 27 | 5:00–7:00 pm

About the Event
This celebration-style session uses a Pokémon theme to help participants practice asking for help when something online feels wrong. The focus is confidence, bravery, and knowing trusted supports.

Your Purpose

Treat participants as capable trainers learning important life skills.

Support role-play, games, and group discussion around the STOP • BLOCK • TELL strategy.

Encourage bravery, effort, and asking for help without pressure or judgment.

Be attentive to participants who may wander; gently redirect or follow if needed.

Help foster friendships through shared games and celebration activities.

Keep the environment fun, inclusive, and emotionally safe for everyone.

Agency: Walla Walla Valley Disability Network

BRAVE TRAINERS: Catch Safety, Level Up Bravery

Friday, February 27 | 5:00–7:00 pm

About the Event
This celebration-style session uses a Pokémon theme to help participants practice asking for help when something online feels wrong. The focus is confidence, bravery, and knowing trusted supports.

Your Purpose

Treat participants as capable trainers learning important life skills.

Support role-play, games, and group discussion around the STOP • BLOCK • TELL strategy.

Encourage bravery, effort, and asking for help without pressure or judgment.

Be attentive to participants who may wander; gently redirect or follow if needed.

Help foster friendships through shared games and celebration activities.

Keep the environment fun, inclusive, and emotionally safe for everyone.

Agency: Walla Walla Valley Disability Network

Volunteer Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On Feb 27, 2026

Zip Code: 99362

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Connect & Play Volunteer Role: Life Skills Guide

Connect & Play: Self-Care Superstars

About Connect & Play
Connect & Play is a family-centered program that supports both parents and children. While parents learn strategies and connect with one another, children engage in guided activities that build independence, emotional regulation, and practical life skills.

Your Purpose

Treat children with dignity and respect; speak to them as you would any other child.

Engage children in self-care activities such as brushing teeth, washing hands, and tying shoes through play and role-play.

Support emotional regulation through calming strategies and sensory tools.

Be attentive: children may walk, roll, or ride, and some may wander, gently redirect or follow if needed.

Create a warm, welcoming environment so parents can participate with peace of mind.

Build positive connections with children by being patient, encouraging, and present.

Agency: Walla Walla Valley Disability Network

Connect & Play: Self-Care Superstars

About Connect & Play
Connect & Play is a family-centered program that supports both parents and children. While parents learn strategies and connect with one another, children engage in guided activities that build independence, emotional regulation, and practical life skills.

Your Purpose

Treat children with dignity and respect; speak to them as you would any other child.

Engage children in self-care activities such as brushing teeth, washing hands, and tying shoes through play and role-play.

Support emotional regulation through calming strategies and sensory tools.

Be attentive: children may walk, roll, or ride, and some may wander, gently redirect or follow if needed.

Create a warm, welcoming environment so parents can participate with peace of mind.

Build positive connections with children by being patient, encouraging, and present.

Agency: Walla Walla Valley Disability Network

Volunteer Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On Feb 17, 2026

Zip Code: 99362

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: RISE Volunteer Role: Boundary Buddy

RISE: Boundaries & Respect

About RISE
This session helps children understand personal space, consent, and respectful interaction; skills that support safety, friendships, and self-advocacy both in person and online.

Your Purpose

Treat participants with respect and model healthy boundaries.

Support hands-on activities that explore personal space and consent.

Reinforce respectful language and positive interaction.

Encourage children to notice and respect others’ boundaries.

Monitor for wandering and sensory needs.

Help create an environment where children feel safe expressing needs.

Agency: Walla Walla Valley Disability Network

RISE: Boundaries & Respect

About RISE
This session helps children understand personal space, consent, and respectful interaction; skills that support safety, friendships, and self-advocacy both in person and online.

Your Purpose

Treat participants with respect and model healthy boundaries.

Support hands-on activities that explore personal space and consent.

Reinforce respectful language and positive interaction.

Encourage children to notice and respect others’ boundaries.

Monitor for wandering and sensory needs.

Help create an environment where children feel safe expressing needs.

Agency: Walla Walla Valley Disability Network

Volunteer Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On Feb 16, 2026

Zip Code: 99362

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: LIFT Volunteer Role: Turn-Taking Teammate

LIFT: Friends & Turn-Taking

About LIFT
This session focuses on the social building blocks of friendship: waiting, sharing, and cooperating. These skills are practiced through play that is structured, supportive, and sensory-friendly.

Your Purpose

Treat participants with patience and encouragement.

Support cooperative games and shared art experiences.

Model turn-taking and positive social language.

Celebrate effort rather than outcomes.

Watch for wandering or sensory needs and redirect calmly.

Help children experience success in group interaction.

Agency: Walla Walla Valley Disability Network

LIFT: Friends & Turn-Taking

About LIFT
This session focuses on the social building blocks of friendship: waiting, sharing, and cooperating. These skills are practiced through play that is structured, supportive, and sensory-friendly.

Your Purpose

Treat participants with patience and encouragement.

Support cooperative games and shared art experiences.

Model turn-taking and positive social language.

Celebrate effort rather than outcomes.

Watch for wandering or sensory needs and redirect calmly.

Help children experience success in group interaction.

Agency: Walla Walla Valley Disability Network

Volunteer Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On Feb 23, 2026

Zip Code: 99362

Allow Groups: No