Ignite Adaptive SportsIgnite Your Spirit! New Volunteer Information Meeting

2016 Season

JCC BoulderSaturday, October 24, 10 amWednesday, October 28, 7 pm

Tuesday November 5 7PM

Carol NickellExecutive Director

John HumbrechtSnowsports Director

Annette KissingerPatty Sharp

Michelle SmitherPresenters

Welcome!!!!!Overview of Ignite Adaptive Sports

Volunteer Opportunities

Ignite Season

Volunteer Benefits

Next Steps

Overview of Ignite Adaptive Sports Our MissionTo provide integrated snow sport opportunities for people

with disabilities that will foster independence through the acquisition of lifetime skills

Our HistoryFounded in 1975 as an independent non profit

organization with 7 instructors and 10 students

Today170 volunteers support 1100 lessons for 200 studentsMajority of our students are from the Front Range

Who does Ignite serve?

Groups and individual studentsAny individual who is unable to participate in a traditional

ski school lesson

Cognitive and Developmental DisabilitiesBoulder County Expand & Ft. Collins ProgramSpecial Olympic Athletes and eventsLocal grade school students on class ski days

Physical DisabilitiesColorado Center for the Blind

Disabled VeteransCheyenne and Denver's VA Medical Centers

How is Ignite funded?

Eldora Mountain Resort – our most generous sponsorLift Tickets for students and instructorsSeason Pass for Volunteers who Instruct 12 or more days

Donors, Grants and Other Fundraising Activities, includingGenerous donations from individuals, corporations and foundationsSpecial Events

Volunteer Opportunities with IgniteSnow Sports InstructorClient ServicesEquipment TechnicianAdditional Leadership Opportunities for Returning Volunteers include:

SupervisorSchedulerEquipment managerManagement positions

Other Activities:Fundraising and grant writingCommunity awarenessFacilities maintenanceBoard of Directors

“Junior” Program:High School students over the age of 16 may volunteer with parental permission

Volunteer Opportunities with IgniteAlpine Instructor

2 track (traditional stand up)3/4 TrackSliderBi/Mono (returning instructors only)Solid Blue Run SkierYou must have your own equipment

including helmet

Volunteer Opportunities with IgniteSnowboard Instructor

TethersSnow WingOut-riggersSolid Blue Run RiderYou must have your own equipment

including helmet

Volunteer Opportunities with IgniteNordic and Snowshoe InstructorClassic SkiingNordic SliderNordic Sit SkiSnowshoeSolid Blue Run Nordic SkierYou must have your own equipment

Volunteer Opportunities with IgniteEquipment TechniciansPrepare equipment for lessons and

ensure it is returned properlyAssist in equipment maintenance,

tuning, etc.Binding training and certification

required

Volunteer Opportunities with IgniteClient Services

Check in students and volunteers on lesson days

Perform financial record keeping and other similar activities

Strong computer skills and attention to detail required

Ability to operate effectively in a sometimes loud and chaotic environment

Ignite 2016 SeasonInstructor Classroom Training:Curriculum specifically developed for New Volunteers1.5 days…various dates in November (check calendar) Training DVD's for various disciplinesClinics held at Boulder JCC and our Eldora Facility

Instructor On Snow Training:Teaching progression for Alpine, Nordic and SnowboardTwo On Snow Clinics required.Elective ClinicsWeekend days in DecemberBe prepared to spend the entire day outside

For all training at Eldora – bring your lunch!!!

Ignite 2016 SeasonClient Services Training: Dates to be determinedLecture sessionLive hands-on workshop in the training data base If you have a laptop, please bring it with you

Equipment Training: November 2015Held at our equipment facility at EldoraCheck our calendar

“Junior” Volunteer Training : November 14Specialized classroom and on-snow training developed

specifically for our high school students

Ignite 2016 Season

13 Week Teaching Season: Thurs, December 31st – Sunday, March 269

Typical Student Days (not exclusive):

Thursdays: Independents, Veterans Friday: Visually impaired, Veterans, Autism,

IndependentsSaturday/Sunday: Cognitive and development

disabilities, Veterans, Autism, Independents Monday – Wednesday: By special request and

instructor availability

Benefits of Volunteering with Ignite We Provide TrainingAdaptive training developed and led by certified and

skilled professionalsOn snow clinics led by some of the best instructors in

Colorado to improve your OWN skills

We Help You With Professional CertificationClassroom and on snow clinics designed to help you

obtain PSIA or AASI certificationIgnite reimburses exam fees upon successful completion

of AASI/PSIA certification exam

Additional Volunteer Benefits

Complimentary SkiingCurrent year Season Pass provided for instructing 12

or more days.

Rewarding ExperienceShare what you love!Make a difference....change someone's life...Picnics, appreciation breakfasts, year-end ski partyVolunteer with fun people

Next Steps

Now5 minute break

If you are interested in Volunteering with Ignite Get an Interview Ask Questions

Volunteer Code of Conduct

Respect for Others

Ensure a Positive Experience

Act Professionally and Take Responsibility for My Actions

Health and Safety Comes First

Ignite Adaptive Sports is committed to the highest ideals of providing adaptive snow sports opportunities to those with disabilities. Ignite expects all volunteers to observe the following code:

Where is Ignite at Eldora?

Where is Ignite at Eldora?

It’s January….Teaching DaysArrive by 9 am

Sign in Get credit for the day!!!Call if running late

Attend Morning Staff Meeting

Get Ready for the DayCheck out jacketGet prepared to go and

store gear in cubby

Your Student:Supervisor will confirm

teaching assignmentMeet lead instructorReview student file

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Student Files

Confidentiality

Contents of Student FileStudent applicationDSUSA insurance waiver and media releaseEquipment formStudent evaluation forms

Return student file to admin box when not in use

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Your Student Arrives!Ensure your student has checked in

Greet Student, Family, etc.

Prepare to Head OutsideBathroomLift TicketProper ClothingEquipment and Helmet

Things to Watch For on the HillCold/OverheatingFrostbiteElevation Sickness

Lesson Times10 am – noon1 pm – 3 pm

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After the LessonBring student back to Ignite facility

Assist student in returning equipment

Hand-off student to caregiver or family member if disability/age warrantsChildCognitive/Development Disability

You are not required/expected to:Provide support in bathroomPrepare student’s lunchEat with the student

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After the LessonComplete student lesson evaluation and return file LegibleSuggestions for next steps, effective teaching tips, etc.

Check jacket back in return to closet

Help clean up!

If you want to ski/ride after your shift, please:Remove all your gear from the buildingYou may be locked out!

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Getting on BoardRequired Paper Forms – Please complete today!Background Check AuthorizationDSUSA Insurance Waiver and Media Release

On Line ActivitiesCreate a Staff AccountComplete Volunteer ProfileComplete Volunteer ScheduleNew Volunteers Pay $25 Background check fee.

Create a Staff Account

Clinics and TrainingRegister in Advance!Sign In when you arriveYou complete: Post-Clinic Evaluation Form Instructor completes: Participant Evaluation Form

Ignite Teaching LevelsShadowBuddyLead

Scheduling***Commitment***

Complete your schedule as soon as possibleRegister for both morning and afternoon sessions on your

volunteer daysContact scheduler directly if you need to change your

schedule. 303-506-8007 or scheduler@igniteadaptivesports.org

Last minute cancellationsCall the Ignite facility as soon as possible. E-mail or call the scheduler

“My Schedule”

• Register for AM and/or PM

• Click “I am finished with my schedule” when complete

• You cannot remove yourself 8 days prior to the lesson. In this case you must contact the scheduler.

Questions ??

Ignite Your Spirit!!