2010 Special Olympics Florida State Summer Games Volunteer Group Registration

Date

Start: Friday, May 14, 2010
End: Saturday, May 15, 2010

Address

ESPN Wide World of Sports® Complex
Walt Disney World Resort Lake Buena Vista, FL

Fees

No Fee for Volunteer Registration

Registration Closing Date

Friday, May 14, 2010 @ 11:59 PM PST

ABOUT THIS EVENT

Sports Enthusiasts are needed on behalf of Special Olympics Florida for the 2010 Special Olympics Florida State Summer Games, part of the 2010 Sports Enthusiasts Calendar. Eunice Kennedy Shriver organized the first international Special Olympics Games at Soldier Field, Chicago, Illinois in 1968. This event will take place at the ESPN Wide World of Sports complex.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Sports Enthusiast positions are available on Friday, May 14, and Saturday, May 15, 2010. Sports Enthusiasts are needed for Opening Ceremonies, Healthy Athletes, Meals Assistant, Cycling, Team Soccer, Soccer Skills, Tennis Skills, Track and Field and more.

ELIGIBILITY

Volunteers for the 2010 Special Olympics Florida State Summer Games must be at least 15 years of age. Sports Enthusiasts under 18 years of age must have parental/guardian consent.

BENEFICIARY

Special Olympics Florida is an international nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering individuals with intellectual disabilities to become physically fit, productive and respected members of society through sports training and competition. Special Olympics offers children and adults with intellectual disabilities year-round training and competition in 20 Olympic-type summer and winter sports. For more information, please visit www.specialolympicsflorida.org.

APPRECIATION

As a Sports Enthusiast for the 2010 Special Olympics Florida State Summer Games, you will receive one commemorative t-shirt for the event (sizes are not guaranteed) and one snack per shift (snacks are provided at the start of your shift. If you have special dietary needs, please plan accordingly).

ONGOING APPRECIATION

Volunteer for any of the events included in the Annual Sports Enthusiasts Calendar, and you will receive one point for each hour of service completed. For every sixteen (16) points accumulated, you will receive a complimentary Walt Disney World® One Day One Park theme park ticket. Tickets will be mailed within thirty (30) days.

SCHEDULE

Sports Enthusiast shifts and activities will be assigned on a first come, first serve basis. Although every effort will be made to accommodate your selection, the scheduling office reserves the right to schedule volunteers based on event needs, which includes placing volunteers on a waiting list. You will receive a confirmed volunteer schedule closer to the event. Please refrain from requesting schedule changes until you receive your confirmation. Schedules are subject to change.

CONFIRMATION

Sports Enthusiasts will receive confirmation of the shifts for which they have been scheduled. Confirmations will be mailed approximately 30 days prior to the event or emailed after that and will include further information on times, parking location, and other details.

GROUP OPPORTUNITIES

Celebrate the 2010 Special Olympics Florida State Summer Games with family and friends! Reserve a Sports Enthusiast location for your group of 10 or more. Please call 407-938-3880 or email wdw.sports.enthusiast@disneysports.com for more information.

CONTACT US

Questions? Call the Sports Enthusiast Information Line at 407-938-3880, or email wdw.sports.enthusiast@disneysports.com.

More Information

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