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CATEGORY
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DESCRIPTION
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COMMITMENT
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Coach: Head Coach |
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Undergoes classroom and hands on training
and certification designed specifically
for the needs of a developmentally
disabled athlete.
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Primary contact person for the sport.
- Works
with staff to select training site
and time. Organizes practices.
- Attends
competitions with athletes
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Participation is seasonal for each sport.
The minimum commitment is 2 hours per
week for 8 weeks.
(must be 18 yrs. Old)
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Coach: Assistant Coach |
- Undergoes
one-day certification within his/her
sport.
- Assesses
each athlete to determine skill level
for competition and training.
- Develops
8-week training program for each athlete.
- Has
complete knowledge and abides by Sports
Rules for Special Olympics.
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Participation
is seasonal for each sport. The minimum
commitment is 2 hours per week for 8
weeks.
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Driver |
Help
areas transport athletes to competitions
and/or practices
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Range
varies from 3-4 hours for a single event
to 2-3 months for a specific sport driver.
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Fundraising |
Plan
and/or implement activities to raise
financial and in-kind support. Make
donation of goods, services, or vital
office supplies to Special Olympics
Program.
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Ranges
from 3-4 hours for a single event to
1 year as a committee member.
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Games Management |
Plan
and implement sports programs, and activities.
Minimum commitment is 2 to 3 months
for specific sports; 6 months to 1 year
for overall management
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Ranges
from 2-3 months for specific sports;
6 months to one year overall.
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Global Messenger Coach |
Serve
as an athlete's speech coach. Coaches
learn how to help the athlete prepare
a speech to address various types of
public groups and corporate audiences
on a variety of topics related to Special
Olympics
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1-3
hours a month as needed.
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Health Services: Healthy Athletes Program |
Volunteers
are needed to conduct free health screenings
at events. Podiatrists, Physical Therapists,
Nutritionist, Dieticians, RN, MD, Audiologists,
Optometrists, Dentists
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2
to 8 hour shifts a year.
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Health Services: Medical Team |
Volunteers
with medical background (MD, RN, LVN,
EMT, AFA) are needed to assist with
medical support of the athletes and
volunteers.
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4-8
hour shifts one or more days a year.
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Office Support |
Assist
the office with general administrative
work (photocopying, answering phones,
filing, etc).
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Commitment
varies. Hours generally scheduled on
wk days.
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Outreach |
Attend
community fairs, outreach programs and
recruit athletes, volunteers, and coaches;
conduct orientations and presentations
within the community. |
Commitment
ranges from a few hours for 1 specific
event to 3-4 months as a committee member.
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Professional Services |
Provide
pro bono services (e.g.., Legal, Accounting,
MIS/ Technical Support, Graphic Design,
Musician, Photographer).
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Commitment
Varies.
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Special Projects |
Develop
surveys, write articles, perform research,
etc.
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Commitment
varies.
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Volunteer Management |
Act
as a Corporate, University, or Civic
Group Liaison by organizing your respective
groups to volunteer at functions.
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Commitment
ranges from a few hours for 1 specific
event to 3-4 months as a committee member.
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If
you are interested in coaching, please
indicate your sport preferences
(check all that apply).
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Athletics
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Aquatics
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Basketball
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Bocce |
Bowling
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Floor Hockey
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Golf
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Gymnastics
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Soccer
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Softball
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Tennis
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Volleyball
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