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Special Olympics PA Young Athlete Program - Volunteers Needed!
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Young Athletes is an innovative sports play program for children with and without intellectual disabilities age 2 to 7. The program includes active games, songs, and other play activities that help children develop motor, social, and cognitive skills.
We are looking to start a new Young Athletes program in the Greensburg area, and we need your help! We are looking for at least 2 volunteers to help guide our Young Athletes through the program. The Young Athletes program meets for 1 hour per week, for 8 weeks.
Volunteers:
- Provide instruction, guidance and encouragement to Young Athletes.
- Using the provided supplies and Tool Kit, lead Young Athletes through various activities.
- Inspire self-confidence, teamwork and good sportsmanship
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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!
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WHERE
Multiple locations Greensburg, PA 15601
DATE POSTED
March 31, 2023
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Orientation or Training
- 1 hour per week, for 8 weeks. Start date is still to be determined.