Help Runway Prepare for Takeoff
Runway is being built with the Altus community, and there are meaningful ways to help shape what comes next. Share your input, follow our progress, explore future volunteer opportunities, or start a conversation about partnering with us.
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Share Your Input
Parents, caregivers, young people, and community members can help Runway understand local needs, scheduling priorities, program interests, and barriers to participation.
Follow Runway's Progress
The update list will be used to share confirmed announcements about the facility, programs, age-group availability, enrollment, volunteering, partnerships, and opening plans.
Explore Future Volunteering
Runway expects to need responsible adults who can contribute time, skills, mentorship, activity support, event assistance, and professional expertise.
Important
- Volunteer placement has not started.
- Specific roles and schedules have not been finalized.
- Working with youth will require appropriate screening, training, supervision, and compliance with Runway's final policies.
- Expressing interest does not guarantee placement.
Become a Community Partner
Schools, nonprofits, youth-serving organizations, civic groups, businesses, professionals, and community leaders are invited to discuss possible collaboration.
Possible partnership areas
- Community outreach
- Youth and family referrals
- Educational or enrichment expertise
- Career exposure
- Workshops and special activities
- Facility or operational support
- Community connections
- Shared events or coordinated initiatives
No partnership currently exists — this is an invitation to start a conversation.
Support Runway's Development
Individuals and businesses may eventually help through financial support, sponsorship, donated materials, professional services, or community introductions. Full details will be available on Runway's Support page.
What Helps Most Right Now
- Complete and share the community survey.
- Join the update list.
- Introduce Runway to relevant community organizations or local businesses.
- Share professional knowledge or resources that could support planning.
- Contact Runway about future volunteering, partnerships, sponsorships, or in-kind assistance.
After You Contact Runway
Send Your Interest
Contact Runway and identify how you would like to participate.
Runway Reviews the Opportunity
Runway will consider current planning needs, timing, suitability, and available capacity.
Continue the Conversation
If there is an appropriate next step, Runway will follow up as development progresses.
Response times may vary. Contacting Runway does not create a formal volunteer, partnership, sponsorship, or service agreement.
Get Involved FAQ
Is Runway currently open?
No. Runway is currently being developed and is not open or enrolling.
Can I volunteer now?
Not yet. Volunteer opportunities have not officially opened, but you're welcome to express interest for when they do.
What kinds of volunteers may be needed?
Runway expects to need help with mentorship, activity support, event assistance, and professional expertise, among other roles — though specific positions haven't been finalized.
Will volunteers working with youth be screened?
Yes. Any volunteer working directly with youth will be subject to Runway's final screening, training, supervision, and eligibility requirements.
Can my business or organization partner with Runway?
Yes — we welcome the conversation. Reach out to discuss possible collaboration; no partnership is confirmed until specifics are finalized together.
Can I donate supplies or professional services?
Possibly, but Runway can't promise to accept every donated item or service. Please contact us before dropping anything off so we can confirm it's needed.
How can families help shape Runway?
By taking the community survey and joining the update list — both directly inform how Runway is being planned.
How will I know when programs or enrollment begin?
Join the update list. Enrollment and opening-date details will be announced there as soon as they're confirmed. The community survey stays open in the meantime.
Every Great Takeoff Starts With a Community
Feedback, connections, expertise, and early support all help Runway develop responsibly — one confirmed step at a time.