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2008-2009 New Winter Volunteer Application

The training fee and non-refundable administrative fee will be submitted at New Volunteer Orientation. Application should be submitted as soon as possible for the best chance of receiving a volunteer position.

Click here to download the reference check form.
Reference checks must be received before December 1st.

Name:	* required
Address:	*
City:	*
State:	*	Zip:	*
Email:	*	Fax:
Home Phone:	*	Work Phone:	*
Occupation:	*	Employer:	*
Does your company have a volunteer or matching grant program?		Yes No
Address:
City:
State:		Zip:
Emergency contact/number:		*
Are you 18 years of age or older? * (You may need to submit proof)		Yes No
How do you want your name to appear on your name tag?		*
Do you want to be included in the volunteer directory? * (Lists your name, email & number for other volunteers)			Yes No
How does volunteering with the NSCD fit in with your career and/or personal goals? *

Please list any volunteer experiences you have had and the duties involved: *

Please list any special training or skills (i.e. fundraising, professional, disabilities, outdoor recreation skills) you have that you would like to share with NSCD: *

How did you hear about our program? *
Mandatory Disclosure: Colorado statutes require that an agency working with individuals with disabilities or children ask the following:
Have you ever been charged with or convicted of any felony, child abuse or unlawful sexual offense? *			Yes No
If yes, please specify:
STEP 1: CHOOSE A PROGRAM Please refer to Program Options page describing the volunteer opportunities available during the 2008-2009 season and mark your choice below. We make every effort to place you in your first choice program.
STAND SKI / SNOWBOARD VOLUNTEERS Please indicate if you prefer: I am a Skier I am a Snowboarder Sunday Bus Program Sunday Developmentally Disabled Program Monday Program Tuesday Program Wednesday Program Thursday Program		Thursday Brain Injury Program Friday Program Friday Physically Disabled Program Saturday Program Children's Hospital * Saturday Program at SolVista Special Olympics Program at SolVista (Saturday) Extended Stay Groups (returning volunteers only) Lesson Volunteer**
Volunteer must first apply through Children's Hospital * Requires approval from Volunteer Office
SIT SKI VOLUNTEERS Sunday A Sunday B Monday A Monday B Tuesday A Tuesday B Wednesday A Wednesday B		Thursday A Thursday B Friday A Friday B Saturday A Saturday B Children's Hospital Sit Ski Saturday Program at Sol Vista Sit Ski Extended Stay Groups Sit Ski
NORDIC VOLUNTEERS Nordic Wednesday Nordic Thursday Nordic Friday Nordic Saturday Nordic Sunday		OTHER VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES Competition Program Equipment Room - Day Special Events Administrative (Winter Park) Administrative (Denver)
STEP 2: CHOOSE A LEVEL OF COMMITMENT After deciding which program will best meet your needs, please select a commitment level. Please note: not all levels are offered for every program, as noted. For benefit information, please refer to the "Fine Print" section of the Volunteer Information brochure. Ski and Snowboard Instructors can choose from the following levels: *
BLACK DIAMOND LEVEL The NSCD's most popular volunteer program! Required training: 6 clinics for ski instructors, 4 for snowboard instructors, 2 for Nordic instructors, 1 for equipment room/competition center volunteers, returning volunteers are required to attend one refresher clinic Administrative fee: $25 Training fee (tax-deductible): $35 Minimum requirements: 10 days for ski, 10 days/snowboard, 10 days/Nordic instructors, 12 days/equipment room/administrative/special event volunteers, 16 days for competition center volunteers. Note: Administrative volunteers are exempt from the training fee.
BLUE SQUARE LEVEL Designed for people who do not have time to commit to the full 10 days of instructing. Note: If you are volunteering for the Sunday Bus Program, Friday Physically Disabled Program, Thursday Brain Injury, or Children's Hospital, all 6 training clinics are required to be fully trained. For more information, contact the Volunteer Office. Required training: 4 clinics for ski and snowboard instructors, 1 refresher clinic for returning volunteers Administrative fee: $25 Training fee (tax-deductible): $35 Minimum requirements: 5 teaching days
GREEN CIRCLE LEVEL Green level volunteers are lesson assistants, helping with equipment, and loading and unloading students on the chairlifts. This level is a great opportunity for those who are age 16 and over or who would like to volunteer on a limited basis. Required training: 1 half day clinic Administrative fee: $25 Minimum requirement: 3 half days
STEP 3: TELL US ABOUT YOUR ABILITIES
Please check a box for your skiing/snowboarding ability. (1 is beginner and 9 is expert.) * 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
Please check a box for the level of student you feel you may be comfortable instructing. * 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
Would you be willing to download the Reference Guide from the NSCD website?			Yes No
STEP 4: SIGN & SUBMIT I agree it is my responsibility to obtain, read, and understand the National Sports Center for the Disabled Volunteer Reference Guide. I understand that the contents are presented as a matter of information only. The NSCD reserves the right to modify, revoke, suspend, terminate or change any or all policies or procedures, in whole or in part with or without notice. The language used in this handbook is not intended to create, nor is to be constructed to constitute a contract between NSCD and any one or all of its volunteers. The NSCD is the sole interpreter of all policies stated in this Reference Guide.
I pledge my volunteer commitment of 1) attending the appropriate clinics; 2) volunteering on my scheduled days; 3) returning my volunteer jacket before May 1, 2009; and 4) submitting necessary information for a criminal background check.
Signature: (Type Name)	*	Date:	*

Each year, the NSCD prints a volunteer discount directory for all of our volunteers. If you would like to be a part of our volunteer discount directory, please fill out the information below. This is an easy, inexpensive way to advertise to other volunteers about your business!
Name of Business:		Number:
Location/Address:
Discount to Volunteers:
Contact:

P.O. Box 1290, Winter Park, Colorado 80482 USA ph: 970.726.1540 or 303.316.1540 fx: 970.726.4112
Denver Office: INVESCO Field at Mile High, 1801 Bryant Street, #1500, Denver, CO 80204 phone: 303.293.5711 fx: 303.293.5448 Email: info@nscd.org

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