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Bocce coaches needed for Special Olympics in Lancaster!
ORGANIZATION: Special Olympics PA
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Our Special Olympics program in Lancaster, PA is in need of coaches and assistant coaches for bocce!
Support athletes with intellectual disabilities to discover their own strengths and abilities, and serve as a role model both on and off the playing field.
Description: Organize practices and support the athletes and other coaches. Sports knowledge is helpful but not necessary; we will provide training.
Commitment: Bocce is a fall sport that typically runs from late July to November. The commitment typically ranges from 8-10 weeks for 3 hours per week, plus opportunities to attend competitions.
Requirements: Complete the volunteer application.
- Complete Background Checks through SOPA (For volunteers 18 and older)
- Complete General Orientation, Protective Behaviors training and Concussion training
- Coaches will have opportunities to attend in person or virtual sport specific coaches training
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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
WHEN
WHERE
Multiple locations Lancaster, PA 17601
DATE POSTED
May 5, 2023
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 16
- Orientation or Training
- typically 3 hours per week