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Volunteer
Opportunities
Click
here to see the SOKS calendar of events
As a volunteer-driven organization, we rely on dedicated volunteers
of all ages to assist in many aspects of the program. Each year,
20,000 dedicated volunteers in Kansas share their time and enthusiasm
to provide quality sports programs for all individuals with
intellectual disabilities.
Sports
Training & Competition
Local Program Coordinator:
oversee all aspects of a local program (team). Includes athlete
training, volunteers, fundraising etc.
Coach: work
directly with the athletes to encourage, support and train them for
sporting competitions
Assistant Coach:
assist the Head Coach in all duties
Training Clinic:
host a one or two day training clinic for athletes in the sport of
your choice
Unified PartnerŪ:
train and compete on a SOKS team comprised of intellectually
disabled and non-intellectually disabled athletes
Special
Events
Day of Event:
help with meals, awards, staging, registration, officiating, time
keeping, escort, set-up/clean-up
Games Management Team:
serve on the event committee to plan, develop
and implement all aspects of the games
Healthy Athletes: trained
medical and dental personnel and students provide
health screenings and education
Law Enforcement Torch Run:
Participate in your local
Torch Run and support the athletes in your
community
Office Support: help
with general office duties such as data entry, filing
and development activities
Become
a Certified Coach
Coaches and
Assistant Coaches play a unique and indispensable role in Special
Olympics Kansas. Coaches provide the sports skills and spirit that
define a true athlete and serve as role models and character builders.
Click
here for more information on becoming a coach!
For more information, please contact Terri Price at
913-236-9290 or by email at
pricet@ksso.org
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