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Special Olympics Fall Festival

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ORGANIZATION: Special Olympics PA

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Fall Festival brings together more than 1,200 athletes and coaches at Villanova University for competition in bocce, flag football, long distance running/walking, powerlifting, soccer, and volleyball, as well as opportunities for celebration and socialization. This event wouldn’t be possible without the support of volunteers!

Please consider joining us for one or more day/shifts as a volunteer. Volunteers are needed to help with scorekeeping, timing, food, general support, awards and more!

To signup, please register through our portal at portals.specialolympics.org. After answering a few questions and verifying your email, you can sign up for the job of your choice at Fall Fest. Thanks and we hope to see you there!

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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

People with Disabilities
Sports & Recreation
People with Disabilities, Sports & Recreation

WHEN

Fri Nov 01, 2024 - Sun Nov 03, 2024
01:00 PM - 02:00 PM

WHERE

800 East Lancaster AvenueVillanova UniversityVillanova, PA 19085

(40.0364,-75.342606)
 

SKILLS

GOOD FOR

  • Teens
  • People 55+
  • Group

REQUIREMENTS

  • This is a Done in a Day opportunity and there is no prior training or ongoing commitment needed.
  • 3-4 hours

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