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Special Olympics Bowling Volunteers in Lancaster
ORGANIZATION: Special Olympics PA
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Experience the joy of Special Olympics as a volunteer with bowling! Our bowling program in Lancaster has a waiting list of athletes who want to participate, but are unable to until we get more volunteers.
Under the leadership of a head coach, help to organize practice and asisst athletes in acquiring sports skills. Prior experience is welcome but not necessary, we will provide training!
There are two volunteer teams that need support:
- Dutch Lanes: Practice is Saturday's from 12:30 - 1:30, starting October 5th.
- Leisure Lanes: Practice is Saturday's from 1 - 3, starting October 19th.
For more information or to apply, please reach out to us at volunteer@specialolympicspa.org. Thank you!
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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
WHEN
We'll work with your schedule.
WHERE
17522
(40.179817 ,-76.17884 )
DATE POSTED
October 2, 2024
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 16
- Orientation or Training
- 1 - 2 hours per week during the bowling season, which starts in October