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Volunteers are a key source of support
for SOWA athletes across the state of Washington. Over 8,500
people volunteer as coaches, assistant coaches, chaperones,
committee members, fundraising volunteers, as well as many
other areas. On a local level, many types of volunteer opportunities
are available and the community is encouraged to get involved
in neighborhood Special Olympics Washington programs.
Coaches are required to go through a training and certification
process prior to working with Special Olympics athletes. General
sports tournament volunteers are usually trained the day of
the event, however some activities may require pre-event training.
Special Olympics Washington adheres to the following standards
regarding age requirements for volunteers: |
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Children 10 and under
are not eligible to volunteer, but are welcome to attend
the games as spectators.
(Exception - Unified Partner
participants may be 8yrs. or older) |
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Youth 11-13 are eligible to volunteer,
for certain positions, if accompanied by parent/adult
chaperone. |
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Teens 14-17 are eligible to volunteer
for certain positions. |
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Youth groups need to provide a
minimum of 1 adult chaperone for every 4 youth. |
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Adults are defined as 18 years
of age or older. |
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