2019-2020 Outdoors for All Downhill Volunteer Training

If you are NOT a DOWNHILL INSTRUCTOR, please access the correct online training at https://outdoorsforall.org/get-involved/volunteer/upcoming-opportunities/

Please budget about 2 hours to read the volunteer manual and answer the questions.

Once you have passed this quiz, you will be able to receive the appropriate season pass application so that you will be ready for the on-hill clinics and teaching. A "passing" grade is 100%. You can take the exam multiple times until you get a 100%. All answers can be found in the Winter Volunteer Manual

NOTE: If you do not receive a 100% you will have to take the entire quiz over again. DON'T exit out of the quiz upon completion so that you can take notes of the answers you missed.

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* 1. Who approves any and all training exceptions?

My program’s Staff Manager

My program’s Lead Volunteer.

Volunteer Coordinator.

Program Director

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* 2. I am required to make-up missed trainings (including excused training absences).

True. I must coordinate make-up trainings with the Volunteer Coordinator.

False. It is not mandatory to make up missed trainings.

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* 3. What is the expected time commitment for a full-time winter volunteer?

Just training.

Training + 5 weeks of programs

Training + 7 weeks of programs

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* 4. What do I do if I am unsure whether lessons will be cancelled due to weather or road related problems?

Call the Outdoors for All office.

Check the Outdoors for All Hotline at 206-838-4995.

Assume that lessons are cancelled, and don’t show up.

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* 5. What do I do if I am sick or cannot make it to a program, and have to cancel within 24 hours of my program?

Leave a message on the Outdoors for All Hotline at 206-838-4995 or call your Lead Volunteer.

Call the Outdoors for All office.

Assume that a part-time volunteer can cover for me and don’t show up.

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* 6. What is the Outdoors for All Hotline number?

206-838-4995

206-838-6030

206-838-6035

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* 7. If a full time volunteer misses a date of programs, he/she has to make-up that time by signing up to volunteer for an additional day of teaching (outside of the original 7 week program)

True

False

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* 8. Who do volunteers contact to schedule a make-up date for a missed day of programs?

Their program’s Staff Lead.

Their program’s Lead Volunteer.

Volunteer Coordinator.

Program Director.

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* 9. Outdoors for All provides medical and damage insurance for volunteers and participants.

True

False

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* 10. Incident Reports should be:

Subjective

Objective

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* 11. Is drinking alcohol during Outdoors for All programs permitted?

Yes

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* 12. Is smoking permitted during Outdoors for All programs or within Outdoors for All facilities?

Yes

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* 13. If a parent or guardian gives you written consent, you should administer a participant’s medication as prescribed.

True

False

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* 14. Should you openly discuss your participant’s medical conditions with other volunteers and participants?

Yes, it’s everyone’s right to know the issues associated with your participant.

No, it is the responsibility of Outdoors for All and all of its volunteers to maintain medical confidentiality.

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* 15. Should you ever provide food or medication to your student?

Yes

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* 16. Incident Reports should be completed within _________ of the incident?

1 hour

4 hours

12 hours

24 hours

48 hours

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* 17. What volunteer roles does Outdoors For All have during the winter

Downhill instructor

Driver

Equipment Manager

Nordic Instructor

Snowshoe instructor

Lodge Assistant

Clinician

Driver Chaperone

Race Crew

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* 18. You and your participant become separated. You should:

Not worry about it too much, they probably know the ski trails better than you do.

Notify, your Lead Volunteer, so that they can help you find your participant

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* 19. How often do instructors need to fill out participant Progress Reports?

Once a season

After every lesson

As needed

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* 20. Once out on lessons, you should always (choose all that apply):

Encourage your participant to ski or ride for as long as YOU want to. If you’re not having fun, your participant won’t be having fun either.

Frequently check your participant’s stamina. Always be willing to head back to the lodge if he is too tired.

Frequently check the time to make sure you and your participant will be back by the end of lessons.

Have an adventure! It’s always more fun to explore ungroomed and gated areas even if your participant doesn’t quite have the skills for it yet.

Make sure that your participant is drinking and eating as needed, and that he/she is not too cold or too warm.

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* 21. If an Instructor wants to take an in-season, on-snow improvement clinic, where can he or she find the most up-to-date schedule?

The Outdoors for All Hotline

The Outdoors for All Upcoming Volunteer Opportunities Web Page

The Winter Volunteer Guide

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* 22. What is Outdoors for All’s seizure policy?

Any participant with a history of seizure activity must wear a retention harness while riding the chairlift.

Any participant with a history of grand mal seizures in the past 12 months is required to wear a retention harness while riding the chairlift. A retention harness is only ever recommended for participants with a history of grand mal seizures.

Any participant who has experienced a grand mal seizure within the last 24 months is required to wear a retention harness while riding the chairlift. It is recommended that any participant who has experienced any other type of seizure within the last 24 months wear a retention harness on the chairlift.

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* 23. SMART objectives are:

Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant, Time-Bound

Special, Managed, Adapted, Reasonable, Time-Oriented

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* 24. Before working with a participant, you should:

Check his/her past Progress Reports.

Read his/her Participant Information Form (PIF).

Talk to past Instructors or Leads, as available.

Talk to the participant about his/her goals for the day and/or seasons.

All of the above.

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* 25. In the event of an injury or accident involving a participant or volunteer, you should:

Send a competent adult to notify Ski Patrol of the accident

Protect the accident site.

Do not move the participant except if necessary to protect them

Report the incident to Outdoors for All staff

Accompany your participant to the Ski Patrol building and remain there until told otherwise by an Outdoors for All staff member.

Fill out an Incident Report Form and submit it to an Outdoors for All staff within 24 hours of the incident.

All of the above.

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* 26. When tethering any sit or stand equipment from behind, all Instructors must:

Have the tether line girth hitched to their forearm, wrist or elbow.

Attach the tether line to their waist.

Attach the tether line with a girth hitch to their skin at the wrist.

Never attach the tether line to their body.

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* 27. If a chairlift that you’re riding has a “safety bar”, you are required to lower the bar while volunteering with Outdoors for All.

True

False

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* 28. You should always use a locking carabiner to attach a retention strap to the chairlift.

True

False

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* 29. When creating a lesson plan for the day, you should:

Be sure to include your participant in the goal setting process. Goals don’t even have to be directly related to the Snowsport activity

Talk directly to your participant and give him or her a chance to respond.

Ask questions about the participant’s disability as they directly pertain to your lesson.

Ask what you can do to support your participant’s needs, while helping them to strive for as much independence as possible.

All of the above.

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* 30. You and your participant are going to be late getting back to the bus for the scheduled departure time. You should:

Not worry about it. You will get there when you get there, and the bus will always wait.

Contact your Lead Volunteer to let them know where you are and what is going on – they can help you problem solve.

Contact Ski Patrol to have them radio-in your situation.

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* 31. The hand signals for the lift are:

Thumbs up for full speed, thumbs down for half-speed and close fist or palm out for stop.

Thumbs up for good job, thumbs down for bad idea and closed fist or palm out for power to the people.

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* 32. When should you arrive for your lesson?

Right when the lesson starts because you can get ready as your students gets ready

45 mins prior to the start of the lesson so that you can get ready and read over participant information before your student arrives

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* 33. If you are matched with a full day participant, you are required to stay with them for meals

True

False

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* 34. It is your responsibility to help your participant get rental gear and a lift ticket

True

False

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* 35. Who is a good person to talk to about problem solving a lesson or seeking help with a participant?

Lead Volunteer

Volunteer Coordinator

Outdoors for All staff member who is managing the program

Both a and c

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* 36. Who should you notify in case of an emergency or something involving participant sensitive/personal information?

Volunteer coordinator

Outdoors for All staff member who is managing the program

Lead Volunteer

Another volunteer

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* 37. When are Outdoors for All participants, volunteers, and all participating family and caregivers required to wear a snow sports helmet?

While lessons are in session.

When using sit ski equipment.

Never, helmets are optional.

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* 38. What is the wrong response when considering lifting and loading a sit ski on the chairlift?

Lift with your legs, not with your back.

It is okay to let one or two empty chairs pass, if you or your participant is not ready to load.

Assume that the lift operators know what chair speed you want for your load and unload - they help you all the time.

Ensure all evacuation straps are easily accessible and ready to use - this includes having a locking carabiner.

Explain the loading and unloading procedure to your student prior to loading.

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* 39. When should you monitor and check your student's equipment?

At the beginning of the lesson.

Before unloading the lift.

After unloading the lift.

At the end of the lesson.

All of the above.

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* 40. You must always use a binding block for a mono ski to keep it from ejecting out of the binding

True

False

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* 41. You should not tether a piece of equipment in black terrain, unless prior approval from an Outdoors for All staff

True

False

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* 42. In what circumstance may you take a participant on features in the terrain park

You the instructor love the terrain park and think it would be fun to take your lesson on terrain park features even though they don’t have the skill to do so independently

You and your student have the skill and safety knowledge to independently ski on the features

You have a student in a tethered bi-ski that wants to go over the features

All of these must be true

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* 43. What is a true statement in regards to tethering sit skis

All Outdoors for All sit ski lessons must be tethered by an instructor

All sit skis with fixed outriggers must be tethered at all times by an instructor

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* 44. During a Snow Slider lesson, you should never tether the Snow Slider to the chair while riding the chairlift.

True

False

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* 45. Who can set Outdoors for All rental ski bindings?

Any Instructor

Any Returning Instructor

Any Equipment Manager or Outdoors for All Staff with current Marker Binding Certification.

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* 46. What do you do if you have a piece of broken equipment?

Just put it back in the equipment room, someone will notice it is broken

Tell an Equipment Manager

Fill out a broken equipment tag and place it on the piece of equipment

Both b and c

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* 47. Mark the one true statement in regards to riding the chairlift with a sit ski lesson

All students using a sit-ski or wearing a retention harness must be secured to the chair using a retention harness

A mono skier on a lesson with Outdoors for All, who is independent in loading and unloading does not need to use a retention strap

Use a locking carabiner to attach the retention strap

The retention strap can be attached to the thin metal slats on the back of the chair

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* 48. True or False: Learning to ski “switch” (backwards) is an important part of the learning process for a student who uses tip connectors.

True

False

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* 49. You can purchase your own webbing to make your own tethers or retention straps to use on an Outdoor for All lesson

True

False

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* 50. You must always take fixed outriggers off of a sit ski prior to loading the chairlift or preforming a seat assist

True

False

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* 51. A __ is a condition or disease that interferes with mobility of physical movement. Onset can occur at birth or can being later in life due to a disease or an accident.

Physical Disability

Cognitive Disability

Development Disability

Learning Disability

Sensory Impairment

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* 52. Autonomic Dysreflexia is a condition associated with some types of spinal cord injuries. When unregulated, this condition can result in serious illness and/or death.

True

False

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* 53. Pressure sores are a serious condition, and can develop quickly in areas of reduced sensation, sensitive skin and bony prominence (such as around ankles, knees, hips, sacrum and ischium). It is important to use adequate padding, and to check frequently for any excessive pressure or pinching.

True

False

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* 54. __ _ is a condition that affects a person’s movement and posture. It is often a result of oxygen deprivation and trauma to the brain that causes permanent damage. The area and degree of damage to the brain determines the effect of this condition. Classifications include spastic, athetoid, ataxic, dystonic and flaccid. Characteristics include paralysis, weakness, deteriorated muscle tone, abnormal reflect activity and/or inability to coordinate motor function.

Down syndrome

Cerebral Palsy

Multiple Sclerosis (MS)

Spina bifida

Muscular dystrophy

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* 55. ___________ refers to a group of conditions or diseases that affects a person's ability to see, hear, smell, touch, taste, and understand spatial awareness.

Physical Disability

Cognitive Disability

Developmental Disability

Learning Disability

Sensory Impairment

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* 56. ___________ is a disorder of the central nervous system marked by unusual electric activity in the brain that causes seizures. Classifications include grand mal, petit mal and psychomotor/focal seizures.

Down syndrome

Cerebral Palsy

Epilepsy

Autism

Multiple Sclerosis (MS)

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* 57. PTS stands for:

Positively triggered stimulus

Post-training stressor

Post-traumatic stress

Pre-existing tissue strain

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* 58. __ is a birth defect of the spinal column and spinal cord. In this congenital condition, the spinal column fails to fully develop and close around the spinal cord, causing partial or complete paralysis below the level of injury. Individuals with this condition may also experience a disruption in the flow of cerebrospinal fluid, which nourishes and cushions the brain and spinal cord. If this disruption causes a buildup of fluid and pressure in the person’s head, they may have a to relieve excess pressure from their brain.

Down syndrome, shunt

Cerebral Palsy, tube

Spina bifida, shunt

Muscular dystrophy, tube

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* 59. When working with a participant who has Multiple Sclerosis (MS), it is important to remember that their condition is very stable -- it's unlikely to change from week to week, or even throughout the lesson.

True

False

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* 60. TBI stands for:

Total Balance Impairment

Trauma Below Injury

Traumatic Brain Injury

Traumatic Body Injury

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* 61. Down syndrome is an example of a:

Cognitive Disability

Sensory Impairment

Physical Disability

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* 62. Please select all examples of “person first” language.

The autistic child

The man who uses a wheelchair

The deaf and blind participant

The boy with cerebral palsy

The severely handicapped teenager

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* 63. When helping a participant transfer from his/her wheelchair, it’s best practice to:

Take charge and do everything – he or she will need your support

Ask the participant what you can do to support them

Assume they will not need any assistance, and use this opportunity to take a quick break to prepare for your lesson

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* 64. When working with a participant who is non-verbal, it’s best practice to:

Communicate “around” that individual, through a caregiver or family member

Make choices for that individual, based on your assumptions of his/her need

Create a communication plan, with support from his/her caregiver or family member, so you can determine how to best communicate during your lesson

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* 65. True or False: When introducing a piece of adaptive equipment, it is best to presume the participant will need this support for the rest of his/her life. There is no immediate need for an “exit plan”.

True

False

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* 66. True or False: “Hard of Hearing” is the preferred terminology for an individual with hearing loss.

True

False

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* 67. ASD stands for:

Acute strength deficiency

Autism spectrum disorder

Atypical systemic disruption

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* 68. An acceptable term for “mental retardation” (MR) is:

Intellectual disability

Intellectual retardation

Mental disability

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* 69. What is a good way to teach a lesson for a child with Down Syndrome?

Use props and games to keep their interest

Use a lot of long sentences to describe how they should move their body, they will eventually get it

Do a lot of repetitive ski movements to help build the muscle memory of how to ski. You may need to physically guide their body

Both a and c are correct

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* 70. What should you do if you student with Autism starts throwing a tantrum or trying to hurt someone?

Try to keep your participant as safe as possible while keeping yourself out of harms way as well

Yell at them and tell them not to stop what they are doing

Try to reason with them, saying that they are not being nice or that they have hurt you

Ignore their negative behavior as best as possible because they are likely seeking attention

Do not physically restrain them

Notify a Lead Volunteer or Program Manager to help you

a, e, and f are correct

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* 71. First Name

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* 72. Last Name

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* 73. Birthdate (mm/dd/year)

Date / Time

Date