Apprenticeships
Learn While Making a Difference
Vermont Adaptive seeks energetic, dedicated individuals who have a passion for sports, working with athletes with disabilities, and non-profit management and who want to learn while sharing their passions with others.
Vermont Adaptive’s Apprenticeship Program is for students ages 14-17 looking to volunteer some of their time in exchange for training, experience, opportunities to ski, ride, mountain bike, and paddle, and potentially school credit and application or resume building.
Apprentices help instruct and manage day to day programs, year-round for individuals of all ages and disabilities. We can also design special projects or activities around your areas of interest.
Benefits of Apprenticing
- High School, College and Graduate School Credit or clinical hours
- College, Grad School, Med School and Resume Building
- Professional Development
- Professional Certificates
- In the field programming and administration/business intern opportunities
- Community Service Credit
- Free Skiing and Riding
- Free Lift Access Mountain Biking
- Pro deals on equipment
- Free and Discounted PSIA, ACA, PIMBA, and other instructor clinics and exams
- Eligibility for Kellen Sams Memorial Scholarship for professional development
- Access to top level trainers in coaching and specific sports and top NGO managers
- First Aid and CPR Training
- Certified Adaptive Recreation and Sports Specialist Certification
- Stop the Bleed Training
- Wilderness First Aid Training
Beyond the personal and academic benefits, most Apprentices give their time and talent because
- It’s fun
- They want to be a leader in an intentionally inclusive community
- They believe in sharing and developing their passion for sport
- They believe in access for EveryBODY
Our apprenticeships are designed to provide learning and hands-on experiences to individuals interested in Adaptive Sports, Therapeutic Recreation, Wilderness Adventure, and Adventure Recreation to gain knowledge and professional experience in these growing fields. Apprentices gain skills and knowledge in all aspects of seasonal programming, event planning, and volunteer management while being a valuable resource to our mission and participants.
All positions are commitments that include weekdays and weekend shifts.
How to Apply
- Complete the application below.
- Complete an online Volunteer Application.
- Send your cover letter and resume to the appropriate program coordinator.
Expectations
Once accepted, you will be part of our daily operations helping to assess, teach, and document activities for Vermont Adaptive participants. Your assignments will also include (but are not limited to):
- Provide written goals for your role.
- Attend a site tour arranged by the coordinator.
- Maintain weekly or biweekly meetings with the coordinator.
- Communicate your schedule with your program coordinator in advance to schedule days and projects
- Assist in implementation of a special event such as the USABA winter weekend, special group events, fundraisers, etc.
- Write an article for the Vermont Adaptive newsletter/share a story of your experience.
- Attend required training applicable to your apprenticeship (for example mandatory snow training in December, summer training in June).
