Volunteer

Volunteer and Be a Part of the 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. Come volunteer for one, many or tons of days – no day requirement!

Fill out a volunteer application today!

 

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
  • Complete the entire application process.
  • 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.

Summer Training 2025

May 1, 2025 – ONLINE TRAINING begins. Be on the lookout for more information and be sure to fill out your volunteer application to receive the latest news.

June 2025 – In-person training on various dates and different locations.

Vermont Adaptive Youth Volunteers
Vermont Adaptive Charity Challenge
Kayaking at chittenden reservoir

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 This Link
  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

Everyone must complete and pass a NEW ANNUAL Background Check and update their SafeSport Trained status. After you submit/renew your volunteer application, you’ll receive an email with links to update those for the calendar year. If you don’t receive an email within 3 days please contact Tom at [email protected].

Thank you for your interest in volunteering!

Adaptive Cycling by Lake

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

Everyone must complete and pass a NEW ANNUAL Background Check and update their SafeSport Trained status. After you submit/renew your volunteer application, you’ll receive an email with links to update those for the calendar year. If you don’t receive an email within 3 days please contact Tom at [email protected].

Thank you for your interest in volunteering!

Adaptive Cycling by Lake