Volunteer / Coach Barrie & Area
(Special Olympics Ontario, Barrie - No Physical Address)
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| Opportunity Details | ||||
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| Contact | Hellaina Rothenburg, District Developer, Special Olympics Ontario; Phone: 1-888-333-5515 ext 276; Email: hellainar@specialolympicsontario.com | |||
| Duties | Volunteers act as coaches in weekly sport training sessions, working with athletes with an intellectual disability in a variety of sports. Other positions include administrative roles on community councils (fundraising, secretary, public relations, etc.). | |||
| More Info Link | barrie.specialolympicsontario.ca/ | |||
| Benefits | Volunteers find it extremely rewarding to work with Special Olympics athletes, who exhibit true sportsmanship and celebrate all levels of success on and off the playing field. | |||
| Clients | Athletes with an intellectual disability. | |||
| Ages | 14 year(s) and up | |||
| Suitable for OSSD | Yes | |||
| Suitable For | Adults (18+) ; Seniors (55+) ; Youth (12-18) ; Highschool students ; Post-secondary students ; Men ; Women ; Couples ; Families ; Individuals | |||
| Areas of Interest | Education Support (Training Programs) ; Recreation & Sports ; Special Needs / Differently Abled | |||
| Skills/Experience | Communication & Interpersonal Skills ; Dependability & Trustworthiness ; Friendly & Outgoing ; Leadership ; Mentoring & Training ; Patience ; Planning & Organizing ; Sports & Coaching ; Sport-specific knowledge is desirable but not necessary. An ability to work well with people of all abilities is most important. | |||
| Commitment Length | Long-term commitment to weekly sessions in the sport season. | |||
| Interaction Level | One-on-one ; Small Group ; Small Group; Large Group | |||
| Minimum Hours | 2 / Week | |||
| Dates and Times | Monday: Evening Tuesday: Evening Wednesday: Evening Thursday: Evening Friday: Evening Saturday: Morning Sunday: Morning | |||
| Seasons | Year Round | |||
| Location | Variable | |||
| Number of Positions | Barrie: 5 individual(s) 5 individual(s) needed in total. | |||
| Training | Training is provided - Volunteers have access to coach education training. | |||
| Transportation | Volunteer is responsible for own transportation | |||
| Cost | None | |||
| Police Check | Required | |||
| Additional Requirements | Vulnerable Sector Screening required | |||
| Agency Details | ||||
| Organization Name | Special Olympics Ontario, Barrie - No Physical Address | |||
| Toll Free Phone | 1-888-333-5515, ext 276 | |||
| barrie.volunteer@specialolympicsontario.ca | ||||
| Website | barrie.specialolympicsontario.ca/ | |||