Volunteer Training

Welcome and thank you for becoming a Vermont Adaptive volunteer!

All volunteers must complete orientation and training once your application is complete and approved.

2025-2026 Winter Volunteer Training

To volunteer for the 2025-2026 winter season, you must have:

Completed a *NEW* Volunteer Application (Returning & New Volunteers)

Go to https://www.vermontadaptive.org/volunteerapp
Log in or create a new account
Any issues, contact Sarah Keith, Volunteer and Outreach Coordinator (v[email protected])

Completed and passed a NEW ANNUAL Background Check

You should receive an update from Sarah Keith ([email protected]) with instructions on how to complete after completing the Volunteer Application if you need to have a new one completed.
Any issues, contact Sarah Keith ([email protected])

Obtained and/or maintained “SafeSport Trained” status (VT Adaptive pays)

Everyone must take the “SafeSport Trained Core Course,” once.
Then, annually, there is a 15-20 minute refresher to maintain “SafeSport Trained” status
You will receive an email from Sarah Keith as to which course to take after your application and background check are approved. Any issues, contact Sarah ([email protected])

Complete Online Training

Complete Annual Thinkific Online Orientation
Complete Winter Thinkific Online Training

Completed In-Person Training by participating in one or more of the following:

On-Snow Training at All Resort Partner Locations:

Pico Mountain, Sugarbush/Mt. Ellen, Bolton Valley Resort, Bromley Mountain, Stratton Mountain Resort

Saturday & Sunday, Dec. 13-14
Saturday & Sunday, Dec. 20-21
Training will also be offered at select resorts on Friday, Dec. 19, depending on availability of terrain.
In-Season trainings also will be offered and ongoing.

**Sign-up for on-snow training will be available to all those who complete all other requirements. Once those are complete, Sarah will send an email to you with a link to sign-up for on-snow training clinics, dates and locations.