Volunteer - INTERNSHIPS

The Vermont Adaptive Ski and Sports intern program is designed to provide opportunities to individuals interested in Adaptive Sports, Therapeutic Recreation and Adventure Recreation to gain knowledge and professional experience in these growing fields. Interns are a valuable part of Vermont Adaptive Ski and Sports and over the last few years our internship program has grown and expanded to include summer as well as winter programs. Interns get hands on experience in all aspects of programming, people skills and technical skills. Internships occur seasonally throughout the year with up to four interns selected per season. An internship in either season requires a full time commitment for 4 months.

The winter internship begins December 1st and runs through April 1st, after the ski resort closes. The winter program runs 7 days a week including holiday periods (except Christmas day). This commitment requires the intern be available to work through the holidays. The summer internship beings on June 15th and runs to Sept. 15th. Summer programs generally run Monday through Friday but have many events that fall on the weekends. All internships are fulltime commitments and potential interns must take this financial burden into consideration when applying. Depending on the season and the participation volume, interns typically get one day off every eight to ten days.
Qualifications:

All interns must be at least 21 years of age, have first aid and CPR certification and the ability to commit to an entire season. Vermont Adaptive is looking for intern staff that is self-motivated, takes initiative and has some experience with working with people with disabilities and adventure recreation. It is helpful to have technical outdoor skills and the ability to work well with people. All interns have a strong sense of hard work, flexibility, a love for the outdoors, an open mind and a love for working with people.

Depending on the season, intern benefits vary.
Winter interns receive:
• Season pass to Pico/Killington or Sugarbush
• Food discounts
• Adaptive instructor training
• Personal Ski Improvement training
• Training and Certification opportunities with PSIA (Professional Ski Instructors of America)
• Pro Deals on equipment

Summer Interns receive:
• Use of program sailboats, canoes and kayaks
• Paddling experience ~ canoe and kayak
• Adaptive Sailing experience
• Training and certification opportunities for US Sailing Certifications
• Training in Low impact camping and hiking.
• Pro deals on equipment

For more information please contact a program coordinator.