NEW VOLUNTEERS We are proud to offer sport training and competition opportunities to members of our community with an intellectual disability. If you are looking for a rewarding volunteer experience, please see Contact Us for the names and phone numbers. Be a part of something special – volunteer! Who Can Volunteer? Special Olympics volunteers should have the following attributes:
What volunteering means? Volunteering brings out the best in everyone. Volunteers act as coaches and organizers, helping our athletes improve their level of physical skill. The volunteers of the Arnprior District Community encourage athletes with an intellectual disability to participate and compete in sports. They organize activities year round to meet the seasonal needs of the athletes. Volunteering means something different for each person involved with Special Olympics. As one volunteer said, “every time I see the smile on the face of a Special Olympics Athlete, it makes the time put into volunteering well worth the effort”. Being a trained coach in one of our sports or volunteering to help in a Special Olympics program would be a very rewarding experience for both you and the athletes. Training programs are offered on a regular basis to help develop coaching skills. In addition, we are always in need of “behind the scenes” volunteers. Fund-raising, sport program coordination, special event organization, and other vital administrative tasks are all performed by volunteers. These positions help to ensure that Special Olympics Arnprior enjoy regular practices and competitions in their favourite sports. Benefits
What do the volunteer opportunities involve? Program volunteers and coaches:
Please refer to the coaches page for more details on various volunteer positions. Event Volunteering
Administrative Volunteer
Other We also welcome volunteers with professional skills that can help us match possible needs in the organization:
If you are interested in getting involved as a volunteer please contact the Volunteer Coordinator. |