Program Volunteer
Location(s): KelownaPreferred Candidate Stream: Either
Age Group(s): Early Years, Elementary, Middle Years, Secondary, Adult, and Seniors
Language(s): English and French
Face-to-face or online: Face to Face
Number of Placements: 4
Theme: Health and Wellness and Recreation / Outdoor Education
Position Description
We have 2 parts to this experience to highlight the two streams of volunteering within our organization – sport and administrative. For the sport side, the candidate will be able to work with athletes with an intellectual disability at the sports 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! For the administrative side, the students will be working with the Kelowna Local Committee to support with admin pieces like athlete/volunteer recruitment, communication or fundraising strategies. These are based on the skills of the student and what areas we’re needing support in.
Organization Information
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.