- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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3 people are interested
Volunteers Needed at Special Olympics Colorado State Summer Games!
ORGANIZATION: Special Olympics Colorado
Please visit the new page to apply.
- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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3 people are interested
Join us as a volunteer for our State Summer Games presented by Spectrum which features over 1,000 athletes competing in individual skills and team competitions!
Click here to register:https://www.classy.org/grand-junction/events/2018-state-summer-games-presented-by-spectrum-volunteer-opportunities/e171184
PARKING: Free general parking is available at Colorado Mesa University. Maps will be sent out upon signing up to volunteer.
WHAT TO WEAR/BRING:
- wear comfortable clothes (volunteer t-shirt will be provided)
- closed toed shoes (no flip-flops)
- watter bottle to stay hydrated
- sunscreen, sunglasses etc.
VOLUNTEER SERVICE HOURS: For those needing confirmation of service hours, at the completion of your volunteer shift you may report back to volunteer registration for signatures or confirmation forms.
ACCOMMODATIONS: If you are in need of accommodations in the Grand Junction area, click hereto see the discounted rates for Special Olympics families & volunteers for the weekend.
AGE ELIGIBILITY FOR VOLUNTEERS:
* 16 years and older can volunteer by themselves.
* 8-15 year olds must be accompanied by parent, guardian, or chaperone.
* 7 years and younger are not given volunteer assignments, but are welcomed and encouraged to be cheerleaders as long as they are accompanied by a parent, guardian, or chaperone. Please do not 'purchase' a ticket for this position.
* 8-15 year olds in a group situation need a 3 to 1 ratio-meaning one adult (18 years old or older) for every three children. These groups usually include scout troops, school classes, church groups, etc.
QUESTIONS: Contact Georgia David, Volunteer, Family Services, and Athlete Leadership Manager at georgia@specialolympicsco.org
We hope you enjoy your volunteer experience. Thank you for dedicating the time in your life to help ensure our athletes have the time of their lives!
More opportunities with Special Olympics Colorado
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Special Olympics Colorado
Location:
12450 E. Arapahoe Rd, Suite C, Centennial, CO 80112, US
Mission Statement
The mission of Special Olympics Colorado (SOCO) 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 friendships with their families, other Special Olympics athletes and the community.
Description
Special Olympics was founded in 1969 on the belief that people with intellectual disabilities can, with proper instruction and encouragement, learn, enjoy and benefit from participation in individual and team sports. Special Olympics believes that consistent training is essential to the development of sports skills, and that competition among those of equal abilities is the most appropriate means of testing these skills, measuring progress and providing incentives for personal growth. Special Olympics also believes that through sports training and competition, people with intellectual disabilities benefit physically, mentally, socially and spiritually; families are strengthened; and the community at large, both through participation and observation, is united in understanding people with intellectual disabilities in an environment of equality, respect and acceptance.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Colorado Mesa University1100 North Ave.Grand Junction, CO 81501
DATE POSTED
March 26, 2018
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
- Kids
- Teens
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
N/A