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Flag Football Volunteers for Special Olympics
ORGANIZATION: Special Olympics PA
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DONATE TO THIS
ORGANIZATION -
2 people are interested
Volunteers needed to help as Assistant Coaches for Special Olympics Pennsylvania's new Flag Football program in Bethlehem!
Assistant coaches help organize practices and support the athletes and the head coach. Prior sport knowledge is always welcome, but not necessary!
Practices will be held in the Bethlehem area once a week, from August to November. There are also opportunities to attend and support athletes at local and state-level competitions throughout the season.
Requirements: Complete the volunteer application (https://specialolympicspa.org/become-a-volunteer).
- Complete Background Checks through SOPA (For volunteers 18 and older)
- Complete General Orientation, Protective Behaviors training and Concussion training
Questions: contact volunteer@specialolympicspa.org.
Every volunteer enables 4 more Special Olympics athletes to participate. We hope that you will consider volunteering with Special Olympics Pennsylvania!
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About Special Olympics PA
Location:
2570 Blvd. of the Generals, 124 Washington Square, Norristown, PA 19403, US
Mission Statement
The mission of Special Olympics is to provide year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities, giving them continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy and participate in a sharing of gifts, skills and friendship with their families, other Special Olympics athletes and the community.
Description
Athletes -- Over 16,000 children and adults with intellectual disabilities or closely related developmental disabilities participate in over 300 local, sectional and state events. Athletes range in age from 8 to 80 and are of all ability levels.
Volunteers -- Nearly 46,000 volunteers provided the manpower for Special Olympics Pennsylvania last year. Volunteers of all ages serve as coaches, escorts, organizers, fund-raisers, entertainers, or sports officials. There's a place for everyone in Special Olympics, and volunteers are always needed both on and off the playing field!
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Multiple locations Bethlehem, PA 18015
DATE POSTED
June 14, 2023
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
- Public Groups
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 16
- Orientation or Training
- 2 hours per week from August to November, plus opportunities for competitions