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Special Olympics North Carolina is looking for a responsible individual to serva as Outreach Chair in the Edgecombe County area. The Outreach chair will develop plans and activities to reach eligible persons who have not yet had the opportunity to participate in Special Olympics.
Time Commitment & Requirements:
Attend a monthly local committee meeting and at least 5 hours per week, year-round.
It is preferred that you have some background working with people with intellectual disabilities and are familiar with pre-existing services in your county aiding them.
Responsibilities:
Recruit, screen and train members of the outreach Committee and all associated volunteers
Ensure that an annual outreach plan in developed and implemented
Ensure the recommended duties of the Outreach Committee are delegated to its members
Evalute outreach plans, goals, and objectives annually
Submit a final report to the local coordinator to assist with the completion of the local accreditation document
