Special Olympics NC - Sailing Unified Partners - Lake Norman, Mooresville, NC
ORGANIZATION: Special Olympics North Carolina
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Do you love sailing? Would you like to share your love of sailing with our Special Olympic athletes and volunteer to be a sailing partner? We need your help today!
Special Olympics Lake Norman/Mooresville, NC area is looking for Sailing Unified Partners to volunteer to assist Special Olympic athletes. Unified Partners are individuals who do not have intellectual disabilities competing alongside the athletes. If you have the sport knowledge and are at least 18 years of age, we can train you on how to work with Special Olympic athletes.
- Commit to being a Partner for a full sailing season.
- Must have appropriate sport knowledge and be proficient on the 420 or Flying Scot.
- Complete online and in-person training to give you the tools to be successful.
- Pass a criminal background screening at no cost to you.
- Be available to practice at the Lake Norman Yacht Club and travel to local competitions.
- Commit to volunteering for 2 hours per week from late April through mid September.
Please provide your contact information and we will get in touch to share more information about these essential volunteer opportunities. Thank you for your interest in assisting Special Olympic athletes.
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About Special Olympics North Carolina
Location:
2200 Gateway Centre Boulevard, Suite 201, Morrisville, NC 27650, US
Mission Statement
The mission of Special Olympics is to provide year-round athletic training and sports 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 and other Special Olympics athletes and the community. We provide opportunities for athletes and volunteers throughout the state of North Carolina. If you'd like to donate to Special Olympics NC please use this link: https://bit.ly/390XlyV
Description
Volunteer-driven, non-profit organization
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Lake Norman Yacht Club297 Yacht RoadMooresville, NC 28117
DATE POSTED
May 19, 2021
SKILLS
- Teaching / Instruction
- Sports Coaching
- People Skills
- Coaching
- Outdoor Recreation
- Special Needs
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- 2 hours weekly during the sports season
- Practices held at Lake Norman Yacht Club