Volunteer Enrollement
Thank you for your interest in enhancing the lives of individuals with intellectual disabilities through volunteering! Enrollment is a three step process;
1 - Fill out the New Volunteer Registration Package - Please print the application and mail, fax or scan it to us. Once we receive your registration forms we will contact you to match you to your area of interest
2 - Complete a Police Record check. Please call 780.448.1886 or email information@specialolympicsedmonton.ca to request a copy of the PRC form. The Police Record Check will be completed by Special Olympics Edmonton at no cost to you
1 - Complete the online Volunteer Orientation course and training.
The course will take about 30 – 45min and will provide new volunteers with basic information about Special Olympics and working with our athletes. At the end there is a quiz that reviews the content of the course.
Policy
All volunteers must meet the minimum age requirements for the positions they have applied for:
The minimum age for general volunteers is 12 years of age
The minimum age is 18 years and over for the following positions:
- positions in charge of training or competitive programs (head coach)
- positions on the affiliate management committee
- positions involving safe supervision of athletes
News
Registration is now open for summer programs. Please visit the programs seciton of the website to download a summer program guide or call 780-448-1886 for more information on how to register.
moreHoliday Hours - The Special Olympics Edmonton Office will be closed on Monday May 21st for the Victoria Day holiday
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Upcoming Events
The Staples “Give a Toonie. Share a Dream” campain will run Saturday May 5, 2012 through Saturday May 26, 2012. Heading into its 12th year, this initiative will take place in Staples stores across the country. Customers are encouraged to visit a Staples location in their community to make a donation. There will be a Special Olympics awareness day in all stores; the date is TBD. If any athletes or volunteers are interest in helping out in stores during the awareness day please call the office at 780-448-1886 or email information@specialolympicsedmonton.ca.
April 29, 2012
Volunteer or participate for the 2012 Edmonton Police Foundation Half Marathon supporting Special Olympics Edmonton April 29, 2012! We will need approximately 50 volunteers to help with the event. Details to follow! For more information vist http://epfhalfmarathon.ca/
