VASS organizes the required training for its volunteers, and it is usually scheduled in early January. You will need to take either the Canadian Association of Snowboard Instructors (CASI) or Canadian Ski Instructors' Alliance (CSIA) overview course (1 day) and the CADS Level 1 course ( 2.5 days).  Additionally, there is ongoing training throughout the season so you can continue to learn and thrive. If for some reason you are unable to take the training prior to volunteering, you can sign up as an on-hill assistant until it is complete.