Special Olympics

Contact: New York Office
Location: 504 Balltown Road, Schenectady, NY 12304
Phone: 518 388-0790
Website: www.specialolympicsNY.org

The mission of the Special Olympics is to provide year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-style sports for all children and adults with intellectual disabilities, including mental retardation, giving them continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy, and participate in a sharing of skills and friendship with their families, Special Olympics athletes and the community. Through their participation in Special Olympics New York athletes gain confidence and build a positive self-image, which carries into the classroom, the home, the workplace and the community.

CURRENT OPPORTUNITIES

2009 New York State Summer Games in Binghamton!

Program Description: The State Summer Games is the largest competition held each year by Special Olympics New York across the state. This year the games are in Binghamton.
Volunteers are needed to:

Staff the following sports venues: Aquatics, Basketball, Powerlifting, Track & Field, Tennis and Softball Throw.
Set up and break down sports venues, and distribute lunch, and water to athletes and coaches.
Support Opening Ceremonies and Victory Dance.
Be "Fans in the Stands" at Opening Ceremonies and at sports venues, cheering the athletes on to victory.

Volunteers are needed to fill key roles in support of the competitions. Volunteers can be individuals or groups. For information on volunteering and to download a volunteer registration form, please visit http://www.specialolympicsny.org/SummerGames/home.php.
Program Duration: June 12-13, 2009. Shifts are 4-5 hours from 6:30 AM - 5:00 PM.
Program Contact: Stacy Gioeli, Director of Volunteer Management