Become a part of the Vermont Adaptive Community

Vermont Adaptive succeeds because of the dedication of more than 400 highly-trained volunteer instructors. We are searching for energetic, dedicated individuals who have a passion for sports and want to share that passion with others. Our volunteers dedicate their free time to help individuals with disabilities rediscover their abilities and achieve their dreams through sports and recreation. Volunteers are from all walks of life but have one mission in mind – to help those with disabilities enjoy sports and recreation on a daily basis.

General Volunteer Prerequisites

• Be an advanced intermediate level skier/rider (winter prerequisite) or an experienced cyclist, rock climber or paddler (summer prerequisite) depending on the activity you want to volunteer for.
• Be at least 16 years old
• Be willing to volunteer 5 days per year in addition to your training days.
• Be willing to volunteer for at least one of our special events or fundraising events.
• Complete the entire application process (see above).
• Once your application and background check are approved, you will be added to our coordinator email distribution list to learn more about volunteer opportunities or important announcements,
  dates and events.
• Attend all MANDATORY volunteer orientation and training sessions required for your specific sport, either in person or virtually.

REQUIREMENTS – BEFORE VOLUNTEERING, YOU MUST COMPLETE:
1. Annual Volunteer Application
2. Annual NCSI Background Check (ages 18 and older)
3. SafeSport Training

Step #1: Complete/Update Annual Volunteer Application

NEW AND RETURNING VOLUNTEERS

1. Go to https://www.vermontadaptive.org/users/volunteerapp 
2. Log In using your username and password OR create a new account if you have not done this form before. If you do not remember or have a password, please email Tom at [email protected]
3. Edit/Confirm/Enter your current information.
4. Follow Additional Prompts

Once you have submitted your application, you will receive additional information regarding the background check, SafeSport Training and other requirements. But first things first, so please submit your application to volunteer – we’d love to have you!

As always, if you have any issues at all, the program staff is at your service as well. Contact Tom Alcorn ([email protected]) with questions.

Thank you for your interest in volunteering!