Our mission | To provide year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities. |
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Special Olympics Nevada
Ways to help | Conditional Court Ordered ServiceCourt Ordered Service is available on a conditional basis. Contact us for more details.Become a CoachIf you are able to commit some time as an assistant coach or play alongside an athlete as a Unified Partner®, we can use your help! Special Olympics volunteers include students, retirees, professionals and families. You don't need coaching experience or specific training working with persons with intellectual disabilities. We have great staff, mentor coaches and coaches training to get you going. If you are at least 14 years old and have a love of sports, time to commit and a willingness to make a difference, you can help us change lives.Games Management TeamDescription: These volunteers assist the Games Director (overall director of a competition, usually staff) in overseeing key components of local, regional and state competitions. Because they are critical to the success of an event, they are selected carefully by the Games Director. They will be responsible for overseeing day‐of volunteers in their various assignments. Volunteer Commitment: Approximately 2‐6 hours of preparation prior to, and all day at, the competition. Qualifications: Varies based on available job assignments and the nature of the event, with assignments made by the Games Director. GMT are required to complete an application and online orientation. Volunteers 18 and over must pass a background check. Online and on‐the‐job training is provided.Office SupportDescription: These volunteers primarily help at the Las Vegas office. Duties can range from filing to data entry. Volunteer Commitment: Minimum once a week and times of day are negotiable. Qualifications: Versed on computer software such as Microsoft Word, Excel, or Google. All office volunteers are required to complete an application and online orientation. If 18 and over, they must also pass a background check. Online and on‐the‐job training is provided.OfficialsDescription: These volunteers serve as game, match or event officials during local, regional or state competitions. Volunteer Commitment: Each competition varies, but in general, volunteers must be able to commit to a shift of up to four hours. Qualifications: Varies based on the competition, but generally state, national or Special Olympics certification is required. This position falls under “day‐of‐event” volunteering and only a signed waiver is required to participate.Become a Day-of-Event VolunteerVolunteers are needed to help us run our events. Check the calendar on our website to find event dates that you can volunteer for.Day‐of Medical VolunteersDescription: These volunteers provide Basic Life Support (BLS) services during competition and help assess whether a higher level of care is required. Depending on the event, they may provide overnight coverage for events where delegations are housed as part of the competition. Volunteer Commitment: Each competition varies, but in general, medical volunteers must be able to commit to a minimum shift of four hours with most commitments being full day. Qualifications: Day‐of Medical Volunteers must be in possession of current EMT, Paramedic, Nurse or MD License, and have a record clear of violations, suspensions and other infractions. All Overnight Medical Volunteers must complete an application and online orientation and also pass a background check. |
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How you help | Special Olympics Nevada would not exist today and could not have been created without the time, energy, and dedication of thousands of volunteers. The people who get involved in Special Olympics come from all walks of life. Whether you are part of our Law Enforcement community raising thousands of dollars for us, a super jock who wants to share your expertise, a civic minded organization looking to donate a few hours, we welcome your support. |
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About us | We pride ourselves on offering a wide variety of services to our athletes. Our sports training and competition opportunities provide athletes of all ability levels the chance to play and be part of a team. Skills like being a good teammate, winning with grace, and encouraging others are all skills that carry over into their every day lives. We're in our schools! Through sports, we are bringing special education students and general education students on the same playing field, promoting acceptance and respect for all. |
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