Special Olympics Midland Volunteer
(Special Olympics Ontario - Central Ontario)
Position ID: V-MID0726
Last Modified: 05 Aug 2024
Last Full Update: 05 Aug 2024
Opportunity Details: Special Olympics Midland Volunteer
| Contact | Hellaina Rothenburg, District Developer, Special Olympics Huronia; Phone: (Business) 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 such as Floor Hockey, 5-Pin Bowling, Curling, Softball, Snowshoeing, Bocce, Pickleball and more! |
| More Info Link | central.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 Highschool Credit Hours | Yes |
| 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 ; Positive / Cheerful Demeanor ; Sports & Coaching - Specific knowledge is desirable but not necessary ; An ability to work well with people of all abilities is most important. |
| Commitment Length | Medium Term (4 months to 1 year) ; Commitment to weekly sessions throughout the sport season. |
| Interaction Level | Small Group ; Large Group ; Virtual Volunteering |
| Minimum Hours | 2 / Week |
| Accessibility | Varies |
| Location | Simcoe North |
| Number of Positions | Midland ; Penetanguishene ; Simcoe County ; Simcoe North ; Tiny 5 individual(s) needed in total. |
| Training | Training is provided - Volunteers have access to coach education training |
| Transportation | Volunteer is responsible for own transportation |
| Police Check | Required |
| Additional Requirements | Vulnerable Sector Screening Required |
Agency Details: Special Olympics Ontario - Central Ontario
| Office Phone | 1-888-333-5515, Provincial Office (Toronto) Toll Free |
| Website | www1.specialolympicsontario.com/districts/central-ontario |
| Address & Map | Ontario, ON Canada |
| Mailing Address | c/o Special Olympics Ontario; 65 Overlea Blvd Suite 200 Toronto, ON Canada M4H 1P1 |