Resources
Volunteer Resources Just for YOU!
We hope that you will bookmark this page and return to it often for ideas to keep your training current, to stay healthy and to be prepared for winter programs.
HAVE YOU DONE ALL YOUR VOLUNTEER PREREQUISITES? Check out our Volunteer Training page for more information on Volunteer Applications, Background Checks, SafeSport Training, and more. All are required before training or volunteering.
IS YOUR FA/CPR CARD CURRENT? The American Red Cross offers an online Provisional Certification in Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED. Students can take the blended portion of this course and receive a provisional certification. The skills portion must be taken with 90 days of completing the blended learning course to receive a 2 year OSHA certification.
Special Olympics SCHOOL OF STRENGTH– School of Strength lets athletes train and focus on their fitness goals from the comfort of their home. Plus, you and your family can join in too!
US Ski Team Home Workout–Looking for a simple, at-home strength program to keep you fit? U.S. Ski & Snowboard Athletic Development Coach @mike_bing_ has put a little something together to keep each of you strong and healthy.
Hit the start of winter ready to ski, ride, skate, and climb- Here’s a 15-minute Body Weight from Outside Magazine workout you can do at home with no equipment. Need an adaptation? Let us know.
Training Guide: Concussion Awareness – NFSH.org national curriculum on identifying and reacting to concussions, sponsored by Special Olympics. Required for SO Coaches, recommended for everyone.
Protective Behaviors Training – Special Olympics training focused on preventing and identifying sexual abuse among athletes. Required for Special Olympics Coaches, recommended for all.
PSIA/AASI FREE Online Learning Courses – PSIA/AASI has created a number of free E-Learning Courses available for free. Many high quality additional ones become free with PSIA/AASI Membership. Create an account and get started.
PSIA/AASI- Eastern Division – Eastern Division offers its own menu of E-learning opportunities to compliment the offerings from the PSIA/AASI National. Much of the content here is specific to the East Coast and much was created or collaborated on by our friends and staff.
BlazeSports America – Certified Adaptive Recreation and Sports Specialist (CARSS) Earn the only certification of its kind! Multi-sport certification with modules in history, legislation, disability awareness, risk management, evaluation and equipment.
PsychArmor – PsychArmor® Institute provides critical resources to Americans so they can effectively engage with and better support military service members, Veterans and their families across our nation. Large course offering of programs for communities that serve veterans.
Move United Adaptive MTB Web-Series ON DEMAND- includes four free installments on Improving Access; Equipment 101; Trail Development; & Risk Management. Keep your eyes out for some familiar faces.
EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM Vermont Adaptive works with Invest EAP to provide assistance and support to its volunteers and staff. Please feel free to explore their services and make use of this program as needed.
Kellen Sams Memorial Scholarship and Leadership Award: Scholarship funds and annual recognition award for Vermont Adaptive volunteers and staff to pursue professional development in adaptive sports, certifications, guiding and instructing or any other areas important to Vermont Adaptive’s Mission. More info here.
