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For more than a generation, Special
Olympics has been opening up a world where its athletes could achieve goals and
experience sports competition. It has created opportunities for Special Olympics
athletes both on the playing field and off the playing field as coaches,
officials and messengers for the movement. It has built self-esteem, instilled
pride and brought joy to millions of people.
From the athletes and the family
members, to the coaches, volunteers and donors, Special Olympics can change
lives. Whether you are looking for inspiration, or want to inspire, Special
Olympics can touch your life.
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Volunteer Opportunities
Special Olympics would not exist today - and
could not have been created - without the time, energy, dedication, and
commitment of the more than 500,000 Special Olympics volunteers.
Sports Training
 | Serve as certified Special Olympics coaches.
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| Help run Special Olympics sports camps.
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| Organize, coach or play on Unified Sports®
teams. |
| Obtain equipment for Special Olympics athletes.
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| Use specific sports expertise to help set up
sports clinics or Special Olympics training schools. |
| Train individuals with more severe handicaps
through the Motor Activities Training Program. |
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Competitions
| Serve as a driver or food service worker at
competitions or assist with registration, computer input or data
processing. |
| Serve as Games Director, certified official or
team manager at Special Olympics competitions. |
| Organize events, such as Olympic Town, for
athletes. |
| Conduct clinics or demonstrations in a new
sport. |
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Schools
| Include Special Olympics sports training
programs in an existing adapted physical education curriculum.
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| Utilize the Special Olympics Sports Skills
Program Guides in an after-school sports program. |
| Start Special Olympics Unified Sports® teams.
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| Open school facilities to Special Olympics
events. |
| Provide support at Special Olympics events.
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| Help start Special Olympics Partners Clubs®.
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| Organize members of school sports teams to
become certified Special Olympics coaches or officials. |
| Conduct Special Olympics sports competitions or
demonstrations during regular sports events. |
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Fund Raising
| Support the Law Enforcement Torch Run for
Special Olympics through corporate sponsorship or “Adopt-A-Cop.”
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| Make financial or in-kind donations as
individuals or through a business. |
| Conduct fund-raising campaigns in schools or
through a civic group, church, or other organization. |
| Name Special Olympics as the beneficiary of a
life insurance policy, will, or employee payroll deduction. |
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Professional
| Establish a Special Olympics program in
workplaces employing individuals with mental retardation. |
| Provide medical support including free
physicals and X-rays or provide pro bono legal or accounting services.
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| Contribute specific skills to help Special
Olympics. |
| Sponsor or adopt Special Olympics teams.
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| Make donations of goods, services, or vital
office supplies to local Special Olympics programs. |
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Public Awareness
| Write articles about Special Olympics athletes,
families and coaches, or join speakers bureaus. |
| Volunteer copy writing, photography or public
relations skills to local, state or national Special Olympics programs.
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| Take part in telephone campaigns to inform
people about Special Olympics. |
| Help staff the media center or serve as a press
escort at a Special Olympics event. |
| Train Special Olympics athletes to give
presentations through the Athletes for Outreach program. |
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Administration
| Serve on Chapter/National Program board of
directors, or Area committees. |
| Help special education teachers or Special
Olympics coaches prepare registration and medical forms. |
| Contribute typing, filing and computer skills
as volunteers in Special Olympics offices. |
| Distribute materials for a Special Olympics
event. |
| Help Special Olympics with mass-mailing
projects. |
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Civic Groups
| Provide support for Special Olympics programs.
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| Adopt local Special Olympics teams.
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| Organize Unified Sports( teams by combining
group members with Special Olympics athletes. |
| Encourage group members to volunteer their
professional services to Special Olympics. programs. |
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Friends of Special Olympics Athletes
| Serve as greeters, escorts and cheerleaders at
Special Olympics Games. |
| Take part in recreational or social outings
such as a hike or a picnic with Special Olympics athletes. |
| Transport athletes to practice and
competitions. |
| Work as a volunteer at a group home or
institution. |
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Please, join the Special Olympics
movement today. To learn more about sports programs, volunteer and
contribution opportunities contact your local Special Olympics office.
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