Volunteers are the backbone of Special Olympics and are needed in many different aspects of the organisation. Some volunteers help out with their local clubs on a weekly or daily basis, others become involved with larger events such as Regional or National Games - helping out with organising these events. Other volunteers help with fundraising, administration etc. Decide how much time you can give – can you help out every week, once a month, occasionally etc. Think about how you would like to become involved – for example with your local club as a coach or assistant, with organising fundraising events, with managing sports events and so on – Special Olympics has a job to suit everyone! Complete a volunteer application form and submit it to Special Olympics Ireland Once you have completed the volunteer application form and your references have been checked, you are then registered as a volunteer with Special Olympics Ireland. Depending on your area of interest you will be put in contact with other volunteers who already work in that area or with your local club or committee.
	Volunteer Application Form
	All information given on this form is confidential and is held for administration purposes only so that Special Olympics Ireland can make the best use of the skills that volunteers already have. Special Olympics Ireland is registered with the Data Protection Commission and abides by the guidelines and regulations of the Commission. We currently have a backlog of volunteer applications to process due to the high interest volunteering following on from the 2003 World Games.  If you submit a form and do not hear from us for a while please don't worry - we will be in contact in due course!  Duties of Volunteers Whilst there are many different roles for volunteers within the organisation, all volunteers should be flexible, enthusiastic, be able to work as part of a team and also adhere to various procedures, including:- - Adopt practices in line with Special Olympics Ireland - Be aware of Health and Safety procedures - Attend training events where appropriate - Help promote awareness of Special Olympics Ireland - Help provide a friendly and pleasant environment - Act as a good role model - Be encouraging and positive to athletes For general information on volunteering in Ireland, please also visit the Volunteering Ireland web site at www.volunteeringireland.com