About Drogheda Special Olympics Club
Drogheda Special Olympics Club was founded shortly after the Special Olympics World Summer Games, which were held in Ireland in 2003. The club is community based and by its affiliation to Special Olympics Ireland, it is first and foremost a sports organisation for people with an intellectual disability. However, the Club is also about fun, friendship, fitting in and belonging to a group. Ultimately it’s all about improving the quality of life of its members. Through sport, athletes develop both physically and emotionally, they make new friends and strive to realise their dreams. Promotes and develops the abilities of athletes with varying levels of abilities.
What's Involved
The Club has grown tremendously over the last few years and has now a large number of registered athletes, competing in sports and a waiting list for new athletes to join. New volunteers and coaches are therefore needed.
What's Involved
There are a range of ways that a volunteer can commit their time to support the club depending on the skillset of the person and the time commitment that person is willing to give.
The club trains and competes in football, athletics, basketball, bocce (like boules), swimming and golf. However, bowling, table tennis and badminton are also practiced throughout the training year. The videos located through the links below, describe some of the ways a person can volunteer with Drogheda Special Olympics Club.
Video 1: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2-SfIUY1WyU
Video 2: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LmJnYG7-YeI
Video 3: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dhebRApAIF0
Video 4: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M41U3pHtu08
Video 5: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DZST2lobZss
Video 6: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NJ8rwR4GOmw
On Monday’s, there are two scheduled training sessions supporting the junior and senior groups (over 18’s).
Training times are 6.45pm to 7.45pm (junior group) and 7.50pm to 8.50pm (senior group).
Wednesday evenings are devoted to the basketball club and the members of the swimming club meet on Friday’s.
What's required for this position:
To join our extraordinary team of volunteers, the basic requirement is that you must be over 18 years of age and have completed our volunteer registration process. A general interest in sport, health or fitness would be desirable and although the time commitment is flexible, the club would appreciate a contribution of 1 hour per week during the training year.
A wide range of skills are sought e.g. sports coaching, medical qualifications, first aid, drivers, volunteers interested or experienced in fundraising, social media, committee work, event organising etc.
However it is not essential that you have experience in these areas to join and still make a significant contribution.
What's required for this position
Interest in sports and /or other skills they feel would contribute to the activities of Drogheda Special Olympics.
- Fitness/ Health/ Beauty
- Youth/ Childcare
Level of English required for this role:
Fluent English
Times and commitment required for this role
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Minimum time commitment: Flexible
Hours required: 2hrs Weekly
Other Details
Location of volunteering opportunity:
Drogheda, Crosslanes
Other location details:
Drogheda,
Screening details for this role:
- Garda Vetting
- Informal Interviews
- Application Form
Volunteers will be provided with the following supports:
- Support/ advice/ recognition
- Supervision
- Initial induction and training
- Ongoing training opportunities
Volunteers with the following challenges will be supported in this role
- Sensory Disability
- Learning Disability
Age restrictions:
Over 18
Benefits you will receive as a volunteer
An opportunity to support a local sporting organisation.
