Under the leadership of a head coach, help to organize practice and assist athletes in acquiring sports skills. You don't need to be a runner to support, but if you are a runner there are also opportunities to walk/run alongside athletes.
Volunteer role needed (assistant coach, head coach, unified partner, etc): General volunteer, unified partner, assistant coach
2570 Blvd. of the Generals, 124 Washington Square, Norristown, PA 19403, US
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.
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!
1023 Fern Hill RdWest Chester, PA 19380
July 29, 2024
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