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.

Apply to Become a Volunteer/Returning Volunteers

We recognize the need to protect the individuals we serve while preserving the integrity and reputation of the organization. In keeping with current industry standards, for the protection of individuals and the management of risk, we ask all new and returning volunteers to complete the volunteer application process to become a Vermont Adaptive volunteer.

In addition, due to the COVID-19 global pandemic, we do have other Return to Play modifications and guidelines that all volunteers must adhere to.

While we did Return to Play in early July, our programs summer/fall 2020 programs are facilitated solely by Vermont Adaptive staff and interns. Volunteers have yet to return, but we do anticipate the need for you as winter approaches. Our phased Return to Play plan, safety, and guidance from the state will dictate when volunteers can actually return to programs.

You must complete ALL of the following requirements before you can be eligible to return to volunteer, or become a new volunteer, when the Return to Play plan allows.

Please get started on them as soon as you can so that you can join us for training and programming when the time is right!

Ready to Prepare for Your Return to Vermont Adaptive?

A good place to start is with our Return to Play webpage, full of information about how we are returning to programs:  https://www.vermontadaptive.org/return-to-play/

And a direct link to the Full Plan, including volunteer requirements, here: https://www.vermontadaptive.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Return-to-Play-Doc-July-2020-PUBLIC.pdf

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
3. SafeSport Training
4. COVID Return to Work Training

Step #1: Complete/Update Annual Volunteer Application

NEW AND RETURNING VOLUNTEERS

1. Go to https://www.vermontadaptive.org/users/volunteer_create_account
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 south@vermontadaptive.org
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 COVID 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 (south@vermontadaptive.org) or Norm Staunton (advancement@vermontadaptive.org) with questions.

Thank you for your interest in volunteering!