Class "A" Volunteer Screening

Please contact me by phone at 203.230.1201 ext. 224 or by e-mail at kathrynf@soct.org with any questions regarding the status of a Class "A" Volunteer Application. A delegation report, of Class "A" Volunteers who have been processed, screened, and cleared, is distributed quarterly to each Local Coordinator. Please let me know if you need additional copies. Reports will be available at each of the event coaches meetings throughout the year. Thank you.

Protective Behaviors

Volunteers in the United States who have close contact with Special Olympics athletes are now required to participate in Protective Behaviors Training as part of the Class A Volunteer Screening process. This training teaches volunteers about physical, sexual and emotional abuse so that all volunteers are active in achieving our ultimate goal of protecting Special Olympics athletes from harm or abuse. All Class "A" Volunteers must go through the Protective Behaviors Program every 3 years. This program is located on the SOI website at www.specialolympics.org/protectivebehaviors.

As a reminder

• Signed and completed Class "A" Volunteer Applications should be sent to the Hamden Office (2666 State Street, Suite 1, Hamden, CT 06517)
• Class "A" Forms are due to the Hamden office on or before the registration deadline. - We will not be able to screen people the day of the event
• Credentials are issued to Class "A" Volunteers who have been screened and cleared and are listed on the delegation's registration paperwork
• Housing lists are cross referenced with list of cleared Class "A" Volunteers
• Please check that the application form is filled out completely before you sign it
• Social Security Number and Date of Birth are required - NO EXCEPTIONS
• Please indicate the Local Program the applicant is a part of (required)
• Incomplete applications will be returned to the Local Coordinator
• Each Class "A" Volunteer Application must be signed by the applicant and the Local Coordinator/Coach
• Married/divorced name changes - please let us know when a name changes and be consistent when filling out forms (registration & housing etc.)
• Athletes who are serving as Coach at an event must be screened
• UnifiedŽ Partners must be screened
• Minors must submit a signed and completed Class "A" Application Form in addition to 3 letters of reference from non-family members
• If you are planning on driving athletes who are not your family members you must provide your Drivers License information on your application

Please contact Katie Femiak at kathrynf@soct.org or 203-230-1201 x224 if you have any questions and/or concerns about Protective Behaviors or anything related to the Class A Screening Policy.