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Special Olympics Polar Plunge
ORGANIZATION: Special Olympics PA
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Please consider joining us as a volunteer for the coldest and most exciting Special Olympics event - the Polar Plunge!
The Philadelphia Plunge takes place at Citizens Bank Park on Friday, January 31st and Saturday, February 1st. In addition to brave plungers, we need volunteers to make this event happen!
Volunteers are needed to support with registration, t-shirt distribution, directing plungers and more. Don't worry - you don't need to jump in the cold pool in order to volunteer!
If you are interested in helping out, please sign up for the job of your choice in our Online Portal.
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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
People with Disabilities
WHEN
Fri Jan 31, 2025 - Sat Feb 01, 2025
09:30 AM - 02:30 PM
WHERE
Citizens Bank WayPhiladelphia, PA 19148
(39.91206 ,-75.1487 )
DATE POSTED
December 16, 2024
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GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
- Public Groups
REQUIREMENTS
- This is a Done in a Day opportunity and there is no prior training or ongoing commitment needed.
- 3-4 hours