Opportunity Details

Special Olympics NC has been selected to receive and sort the uniforms for the 300+ athletes and coaches attending World Games in Abu Dhabi in March. There are almost 30 items per each attendee so we need your help to get this done. We have a number of shifts available and will have some athletes on hand to work with you.

Available Shifts

Shift Name	Signup Max	Start	End
General Volunteers	6	n/a	n/a
General Volunteers	5	n/a	n/a

Opportunity Details

Athletes from around the state will come out to compete in skiing and snowboarding the Sunday and Monday January 6th-7th. They will also enjoy an Opening Ceremony and Dance. We need volunteers for Volunteer Check-In / Venue Assistant.

Available Shifts

Shift Name	Signup Max	Start	End
General - Volunteer Checkin/Venue Assistant (Inside and Outside)	5	n/a	n/a
General Volunteer for Banquet/Dance at Meadowbrook Inn (Inside)	5	n/a	n/a
General - Volunteer Checkin/Venue Assistant (Inside and Outside)	5	n/a	n/a

Opportunity Details

Volunteers are essential for all our activities. Through
training, we teach volunteers to assist individuals with
disabilities, yet allow for as much independence as
each participant desires.
Volunteering with our organization helps to conquer
the “divide” between non-disabled persons and
individuals with disabilities. Many people feel a great
deal of uncertainty when interacting with persons with
disabilities. Our volunteer opportunities not only assist
those with disabilities to have access, but also
provide meaningful interactions that help volunteers
realize that relating to a person with disabilities is the
same as someone without.

Daring Adventures is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization
committed to improving the lives of individuals with
disabilities and significant life challenges through the
power of outdoor recreation.
In 1991 we led the way in breaking down barriers to
accessing outdoor adventure for individuals with
disabilities. On the heels of the Americans with
Disabilities Act, we launched the first National Park
Service-sanctioned accessible Grand Canyon raft
trips for people with significant disabilities. Each
spanned sixteen days and 225 river miles through
some of the highest rated whitewater rafting in the
country.
We believe that everyone, regardless of ability,
should be able to enjoy the outdoors in a meaningful
way. Daring Adventures helps individuals overcome
the physical, attitudinal, and financial barriers to
outdoor recreation by providing specialized adaptive
equipment. support, and assistants. We focus on
inclusion, bringing together persons with and without
disabilities and emphasize what each individual can
do instead of what they can’t. We help everyone
reach their “Everest.”

Opportunity Details

We are a non-profit therapeutic riding facility. Our volunteers do everything from barn chores (taking care of the horses) to helping out with lessons. You do not need any previous horse experience to volunteer with us, but it is always a plus.

Also, we welcome volunteers to help with office work as well if they are not physically able to do the more hands on tasks with the horses.

Anyone is welcome to volunteer with us at Horses Bring Hope because we are an all inclusive environment.

We ask that volunteers are able to commit to at least 3 hours of service per week for a minimum of 3 months. If more hours are desired, you are welcome to do so!

If you have any additional questions, please email us and we will get back to you very quickly!

Please inquire with your full name, email address, a description of why you want to volunteer and how you found out about our program.

Opportunity Details

Are you a person who likes to have fun, play games, and help others? K-W Seniors Day Program is looking for volunteers to welcome participants, serve coffee and cookies, and facilitate games and activities (Euchre, crokinole, bingo, crafts, etc.), crafts and music. Volunteers are needed who can help for either a half or full day Monday to Sunday between 10am and 3pm or on Wednesday afternoons between 1pm and 6pm– If you’re interested in this wonderful opportunity to make a difference in a senior’s life or would like to learn more about our program, please contact us!

Opportunity Details

Volunteers make our day possible! The Sonoma Walk to Defeat ALS is a one-day fundraiser for the community to gather together and support those living with ALS. Volunteers are essential to our mission at the Walk, helping with event set-up and morale, decorating the site and cheering on our participants.

Available Shifts

Shift Name	Signup Max	Start	End
Early / Set-up	no limit	n/a	n/a
Mid-morning / Check-in and Cheer	no limit	n/a	n/a
Noon / Clean-Up	no limit	n/a	n/a

Opportunity Details

The Polar Plunge is a fun way to raise money for Special Olympics Michigan as participants jump into a freezing pool. Each participant raises money individually or with a team. The purpose of the Area 17 Polar Plunge is to raise funding for local athletes in Van Buren, Berrien, and Cass counties. Your support will allow them to participate in year-round training and competition at no cost to them or their families. The event will be held at Watermark Brewing on January 26, 2019.

Available Shifts

Shift Name	Signup Max	Start	End
Registration and Volunteer Coordination	4	n/a	n/a
Directions, setup, and Crowd Communication	2	n/a	n/a
Tear Down	2	n/a	n/a

Opportunity Details

The Polar Plunge is a fun way to raise money for Special Olympics Michigan as participants jump into a freezing pool. Each participant raises money individually or with a team. The purpose of the Kalamazoo Polar Plunge is to raise funding for over 200 local athletes in Kalamazoo County. Your support will allow them to participate in year-round training and competition at no cost to them or their families. The event will be held at Bell's Eccentric Cafe on February 16, 2019.

Available Shifts

Shift Name	Signup Max	Start	End
Registration and Volunteer Coordination	4	n/a	n/a
Directions, setup, and Crowd Communication	2	n/a	n/a
Tear Down	2	n/a	n/a

Opportunity Details

This will be a great project and will be stuffing papers and/or small objects into bags for event attendees. These items come from sponsors that help support our event and are wonderful resources for families that need them. At our actual event on 3/3/19 where these bags will be handed out, it is the largest autism resource fair in Minnesota. Many great resources are available to families of those with children or adult family members with autism. This event is a celebration of those individuals on the spectrum.

Available Shifts

Shift Name	Signup Max	Start	End
General	8	n/a	n/a

Opportunity Details

Scooters Place is an Adaptive Riding Program that works with children and adults with special needs. We strive to keep costs down for riders and our goal is to never to turn anyone down due to ability to pay for the program.
Program costs do not cover our overhead. We rely on donations, fundraising and grants to cover our costs. The Grant Writer position would help us to achieve these goals.
Into 2019 we are looking to add a Veterans Program and Emergency Responders Program.
We have a wonderful facility that needs updating to accommodate these programs and wheelchair riders.
We are doing great work here. We invite you to come be a part of this vital program.