Americans recognize
Special Olympics as the country's most credible charity,
according to the results of a nationwide survey published in the
December 13, 1996 issue of The Chronicle fo Philanthropy.
The Chronicle survey, conducted by Ny Lavelle & Associates of
Dallas, Texas, noted that 73 percent of Americans rated Special
Olympics "very honest or extremely honest." The organization
outpaced its nearest competitor by 8 percentage points.
Special Olympics also placed high in other categories of the
Chronicle survey. It ranked 13th overall as "Best Liked", 9th
"most frequently donated to", and 10th most "strongly
supported".
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Volunteers
Special Olympics Rhode Island's year-round program of
sports training and competition could not happen without
the support of the hundreds of volunteers who serve as
coaches and committee members. We also owe many thanks
to event volunteers who act as course marshals,
officials, timers, starters, lane judges, food servers,
security, and medical personnel.
If you've
helped us in the past, thank you! And if you are
considering volunteering at a Special Olympics event,
welcome! Volunteer orientations are offered for
first-time volunteers and training for specific duties
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Year-Round
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The Special Olympics program in Rhode Island offers
year-round opportunities for training and competition;
there's always a need for volunteer support in many
different capacities. You can volunteer at the state
level or get involved with a program in your local
community. People of all ages are welcome to volunteer;
however, you must be at least age 16 to work directly
with an athlete. Not all duties involve interaction with
athletes or even attendance at an event, so there is
something for everyone.
Volunteers
are the core of Special Olympics Rhode Island (SORI)
programs and provide 98% of the "people power" needed to
provide year-round training and athletic competition for
athletes of all ages.
Here are
some of the many different Volunteer Opportunities:
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Administrative
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Coaching
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Computer/Database
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Family Activities
- Games
Management
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Medical Officiating
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Public Relations
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Special Events
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Sponsorship
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Sports Director
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Sports Competitions and Tournaments
- State
Office Support
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Training
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Unified Sports (Partner)
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Volunteer Recruitment
- OR:
Any Individual Interest, Skill, or Talent you may
have!
How do I get involved?
Just
e-mail us
or call the Special Olympics RI office at
(401) 823-7411.
We'll be in touch regarding your request. Volunteering
is one of the greatest things you can do for someone and
for yourself. Thank you for considering Special Olympics
Rhode Island - once you get involved, we think you'll be
glad you did.
Event
Specific Opportunities
With more than 40 competitions and 24 different sports
offered on a year-round basis, Special Olympics needs
volunteers throughout the various seasons. From our
well-known State Winter and Summer Games to the
relatively new Fall Sports Festival, volunteer help is a
key component in running these events smoothly.
Interested in helping out with a specific sport? Contact
Casie at (401) 823-7411, e-mail Casie Rhodes at
casie@specialolympicsri.org
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