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Special Olympics Florida, Inc.

Cause Area

  • Children & Youth
  • Community
  • Health & Medicine
  • People with Disabilities
  • Sports & Recreation

Location

1915 Don Wickham DriveClermont, FL 34711 United States

Organization Information

Mission Statement

"The mission of Special Olympics Florida (SOFL) is to provide year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities, who wish to participate, 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

Special Olympics Florida provides sports training and Olympic-style competition to more than 60,000 athletes with intellectual disabilities and developmental disabilities throughout the state. Special Olympics Florida is a Level I Accredited Program (highest level of accreditation granted by SOI) and is divided into 11 area programs, which cover over 55 counties.

Reviews

Would you recommend Special Olympics Florida, Inc.?
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by Paul G. (May 19, 2025)
It was a fulfilling experience. A little disorganized at the beginning, but everything pulled together quickly. I'm looking forward to doing more with this group.
by Sebastian H. (May 2, 2025)
I loved volunteering for this event and this community! Everyone was so nice and supportive and the coordinator was very organized.
by Kim T. (March 10, 2025)
It was awesome! Great experience. Will do it again next year!
by Blake U. from Jacksonville, FL (March 10, 2025)
Awesome experience! Seeing all the smiling faces touched your soul.
by Shane D. (February 6, 2025)
Very nice people to work with and helping out makes you feel like you’re making a difference.
by Zaliyah P. from FL (April 29, 2024)
I had a lovely time when I volunteered here, the people were very kind & informative! They provided water, snacks, and it was pretty interesting and fun to learn a little about golf too!!
by Belen V. from Miami, FL (August 19, 2023)
This was one of the nicest communities I have volunteered with. We all had the opportunity to help in different sports and make the athletes have an amazing experience. I would love to voulenteer again in the future :)

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