Volunteer: Expedition Everest Challenge

Beneficiaries

The International Snow Leopard Trust (ISLT) uses a combination of approaches that focus on partnering with communities in snow leopard habitats. As the organization builds community partnerships they use science and research to determine key snow leopard habitats, assess wildlife-human conflict levels, and identify potential resources for conservation programs. Once the ISLT has this information they can prioritize the areas where they will work. High priority areas include key snow leopard habitats, with a history of conflict between predators and the communities, and potential resources to sustain a community-based conservation program. For more information, please visit www.snowleopard.org.

The Disney Worldwide Conservation Fund (DWCF) has supported conservation assessments in the Himalayas, a region renowned for its unspoiled beauty and pristine wilderness. In 2005, as part of the scientific exploration of the region, leading up to the opening of Expedition Everest at Disney's Animal Kingdom® Theme Park, the DWCF, in collaboration with Conservation International (CI), taught scientists and university students in Nepal the important research techniques needed to aid in plant and animal identification. This effort helped researchers form a strong partnership with local communities through communication and education. Advancing local scientific knowledge will provide the foundation for ongoing information sharing that will influence area decision makers to take action to preserve Himalayan wildlife. Since its inception in 1995, the DWCF has awarded more than $12 million to 750 projects in 110 countries to help to support the important work of both local and global nonprofit organizations to positively impact wildlife, ecosystems, and the communities so closely linked to their survival. To learn more, please visit www.disney.com/conservation.

Volunteer: Expedition Everest Challenge

Registration

Volunteer Registration will open a few months prior to the event.

ELIGIBILITY

Sports Enthusiasts for the 2013 Expedition Everest Challenge must be at least 15 years of age for Packet Pickup and 12 years of age for Race shifts. Sports Enthusiasts under 18 years of age must have parental/guardian consent. Remember that children under the eligible age cannot accompany you.  You will be told on the event day that your services cannot be utilized.  This is for the safety of your child and everyone else involved.

Volunteer: Expedition Everest Challenge

Confirmation
Sports Enthusiasts will receive confirmation of the shifts for which they have been scheduled. Confirmations will be mailed approximately 30 days prior to the event or emailed after that and will include further information on times, parking location, and other details.

Volunteer: Expedition Everest Challenge

Group Opportunities

Celebrate the 2013 Expedition Everest Challenge with family and friends! Reserve a Sports Enthusiast location for your group of 15 or more.

Please call 407-938-3880 or email wdw.sports.enthusiast@disneysports.com for more information.

Volunteer: Expedition Everest Challenge

Schedule
Sports Enthusiast shifts and activities will be assigned on a first come, first serve basis. Although every effort will be made to accommodate your selection, the scheduling office reserves the right to schedule volunteers based on event needs, which includes placing volunteers on a waiting list. You will receive a confirmation packet closer to the event. Please refrain from requesting schedule changes until you receive your confirmation. Schedules are subject to change.

Volunteer: Expedition Everest Challenge

Appreciation

As a Sports Enthusiast for the 2013 Expedition Everest Challenge, you will receive one commemorative piece of apparel for the event (sizes are not guaranteed) and one snack per shift (snacks are provided at the start of your shift. If you have special dietary needs, please plan accordingly.) Volunteer for any of the events included in the Annual Sports Enthusiasts Calendar, and you will receive one point for each hour of service completed. For every sixteen (16) points accumulated, you will receive a complimentary Walt Disney World® One Day One Park theme park ticket. This ticket entitles you to one visit to any of the following Walt Disney World® Theme Parks: Magic Kingdom® Park, Epcot®, Disney's Hollywood Studios, or Disney's Animal Kingdom® Theme Park. Tickets will be mailed within sixty (60) days.