Next Steps to Becoming a Class “A” Volunteer

To become an approved CLASS A volunteer the following 4 steps must be completed. Bullet points provide key information for each of the requirements.

4 Steps to Becoming a Class “A” Volunteer

1. Complete and submit the Class “A” Volunteer Application.  Application can be downloaded from the resource page.
   • Please read carefully and completely the first page of the Application.
   • By completing this application, you are authorizing Special Olympics Kentucky to complete a National Background check for those 18 years of age and older and the required reference check for those under 18 years of age. 
   • Completing this application is required every THREE years. 
   • Applications must be submitted with a current Government Issues ID or photo for those 14-18 years of age.  (see Q and A below for how and where to submit your application/ID)
2. Complete the online Volunteer Orientation Training and submit its quiz.
   • Not required of volunteers under the age of 14.
   • ONLY required once during continued involvement with Special Olympics Kentucky.
3. Complete the online Special Olympics International Protective Behaviors course.
   • Not required of volunteers under the age of 18.
   • Required every THREE years for those over the age of 18.
4. Complete the online CDC’s “Heads Up” Concussion Training for Special Olympics Kentucky and submit its quiz. 
   • Not required of volunteers under the age of 18
   • Required every THREE years for those over the age of 18

Q&A for Submitting your Class “A” Volunteer Application:

How do I submit my Application/ Unified Partner Form to the state office for approval?
Answer: You are able to submit your application/ Unified Partner Form in the following three ways.  These three ways are for submitting the application only not the required Photo, Government Issued ID or Driver’s License:

• Complete the Google Form  (preferred method)
• Faxing to the state office 502-695-0496
• Postal mail

Question: How do I submit my required Photo, Government Issued ID or Driver’s License?
Answer: You are only able to submit the required Photo, Government Issued ID or Driver’s License the following two ways

• By scanning/photographing and emailing to [email protected]  (preferred method)
• Postal Mail

Question: How do I submit my required COVID waiver signature?
Answer: You are only able to submit the required Photo, Government Issued ID or Driver’s License the following two ways

• By scanning/photographing and emailing to [email protected]  (preferred method)
• Postal Mail

*** Check out your smart phone APP store for apps that provide abilities to scan and email right from your phone.  

FOR QUESTIONS OR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:
Michaele Roy
[email protected]
502-695-8222