Program Volunteer
Location(s): KelownaExpected Hours: The sport would vary depending on the chosen sport(s) and also a meeting once a week with the SOBC staff to discuss the school sport programs piece. However, the meeting is flexible based on schedule.
Preferred Candidate Stream: Either
Age Group(s): Elementary, Middle Years, Secondary, Adult, and Seniors
Language(s): English and potential for French
Face-to-face or online: Face to Face
Number of Placements: 6
Theme: Community Service, Health and Wellness, and Recreation / Outdoor Education
Position Description
Special Olympics BC offers opportunities to train and compete in 18 sports through year-round programs and local, provincial, national, and international competitions. Through these sports, the athletes gain more than just physical benefits from improved health and athletic abilities. Through their participation, they develop social skills and friendships while experiencing the joy of achieving goals and increasing their self-esteem.
Organization Information
The candidate will be able to work with athletes with an intellectual disability at the sport of the students choosing. At these sports, the head coach will let the student know what their tasks are for the hour session. Usually, our program volunteers are just there to support the supervision of athletes and encourage them throughout! In addition to the sport program(s), we would also like to work with students on our educational materials for our school sport programs.