Orientation & Training

All Vermont Adaptive volunteers must complete mandatory orientation and training for their approved sports after their application is complete and approved.

2023 Summer Volunteer Orientations/Training

To be a volunteer for the Summer 2023 season, you must have:

• Completed a *NEW* Volunteer Application since 11/01/22

1. 1. 1. Go to https://www.vermontadaptive.org/get-involved/
      2. Log in or create a new account
      3. Any issues, contact Tom Alcorn (south@vermontadaptive.org)

• Completed and passed a NEW ANNUAL Background Check since 11/01/22

• Should receive an update from Tom Alcorn (south@vermontadaptive.org) with instructions on how to complete after completing the Volunteer Application.

1. 1. 1. Any issues, contact Tom Alcorn (south@vermontadaptive.org)

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

1. 1. 1. Everyone must take the “SafeSport Trained Core Course,” once.
      2. Then, annually, there is a 15-20 minute refresher to maintain “SafeSport Trained” status
      3. You can check your current status, do an annual refresher, or take additional training at https://safesporttrained.org/ 
      4. Any issues, contact Tom Alcorn (south@vermontadaptive.org)

• Completed One of the Following:

• Vermont Adaptive Winter 22/23 Online Training (Thinkific) since 11/1/2022 /AND/ Summer 2023 Online Training UPDATE (available around May 1, 2023)

1. 1. 1. Details to follow when course is ready

/OR/

• Vermont Adaptive Summer 2023 Online Training FULL VERSION

  (available around May 1, 2023) 

1. 1. Details to follow when course is ready

• Completed 1+ Day (Am/Pm, 5 hrs+/day) of In-Person Training by participating in one or more of the following:

1. 1. North/Central Summer Volunteer Training Day
      1. Vermont Adaptive Building, Murphy Annex, Mount Ellen, Sugarbush Resort
      2. 6/3/2023
      3. 9am to 4pm
      4. Come prepared to bike and paddle, including close toed shoes and water shoes.  Helmets and Life Jackets are available or bring your own.
      5. Contact Betsy (Truenorth@vermontadaptive.org)
   2. South Summer Volunteer Training Day
      1. Pico/Chittenden Reservoir
      2. 6/11/2023
      3. 9am to 4pm
      4. Come prepared to bike and paddle, including close toed shoes and water shoes.  Helmets and Life Jackets are available or bring your own.
      5. Contact Tom Alcorn (South@vermontadaptive.org)
   3. Mountain Bike Training Day
      1. Killington Resort
      2. 6/25/2023
      3. 9am to 4pm
      4. Come prepared to bike all day, including close-toed shoes.  Helmets and other safety gear are available or bring your own
      5. Contact Felicia (Felicia@vermontadaptive.org)
   4. South/Central Paddle Training Day
      1. Blueberry Lake
      2. 6/22/23
      3. 9am to 4pm
      4. Come prepared to paddle all day, and to be in the water. Swimsuits, water shoes, and other personal care items are required. Personal boats, lifejackets, and paddling gear are welcome. Paddling gear is available by request.
      5. Contact Norm (advancement@vermontadaptive.org)
   5. North Paddle Training Day
      1. Lake Champlain Community Sailing Center
      2. 8/6/23
      3. 9am to 4pm
      4. Come prepared to paddle all day, and to be in the water. Swimsuits, water shoes, and other personal care items are required. Personal boats, lifejackets, and paddling gear are welcome. Paddling gear is available by request.
      5. Contact Norm (advancement@vermontadaptive.org)

/OR/

1. Complete 3-Days of On Job Shadowing/Lessons
   1. 3 Days of OJT counts as your training commitment.
   2. Contact individual Program Coordinators for more information

Optional/ Additional Training Opportunities:

Through the Kellen Sams Memorial Scholarship program and as a part of its commitment to technical excellence and professional development, Vermont Adaptive is pleased to offer these additional opportunities for training to its community.  These professional opportunities are provided at little or no cost to active Vermont Adaptive Volunteers.  Attendance is not guaranteed, enrollment is limited, and attendees may be required to fill out the Kellen Sams Memorial Scholarship Application to be considered.  

• Bicycle Instructor Certificate Program Level 1 Adaptive Mountain Bike Instructor

1. 1. 1. June 20 -22, 2023
      2. Killington, VT
      3. Bikes and personal protective equipment required. Some equipment available by request.
      4. Contact Felicia Fowler (Felicia@vermontadaptive.org)

• Bicycle Instructor Certificate Program Level 2 Adaptive Mountain Bike Instructor 

1. 1. June 23-25, 2023
   2. Killington, VT
   3. Must have BICP Level 1 Adaptive Mountain Bike and significant riding/coaching experience prior to registering
   4. Anyone wishing to take both BICP 1 and BICP 2 together should obtain permission from Felicia Fowler PRIOR to registering.
   5. Contact Felicia Fowler (Felicia@vermontadaptive.org)

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