The Athlete Leadership Programme facilitates athletes aged 16 years old and above to experience opportunities additional to sports training and competition. Working with a volunteer mentor athletes complete training and workshops based around public speaking, volunteering, coaching and presentation skills.
The Region is seeking volunteers to mentor athletes through their athlete programme. For further information please contact Victoria Kelly on victoria.kelly@specialolympics.ie or 028 90892995.
The Ulster Volunteer support centre provides a vital outlet for administration support. The Centre opens Wednesday 10am - 1pm and Thursday 10am - 8pm. If you would be interested in joining the support centre team contact Keith Thompson on 028 90892994 or keith.thompson@specialolympics.ie.
2012 Triple Crown Golf Event. Special Olympics Ulster are seeking to appoint a volunteer management team to prepare and manage the team of athletes before and during the Triple Corwn Golf Event. For further information please contact Emma or Christine on 028 9089 2993/2997. Antrim Borough Special Olympics Club who meet at Stiles Community Centre in Antrim, are seeking volunteers to help out with the running of their basketball training sessions on Tuesday evenings between 7.30pm and 9.30pm. If you are interested in getting involved as a volunteer with this Club please contact John Fisher on 079 74943145. Lisburn 2Gether Special Olympics Club is currently seeking volunteers to come along and help out at their football training sessions. The football club meet on Tuesday nights at Sally Gardens Community Centre at 7pm- 8pm. For further information and details on how to get involved please contact Helen Mahood on 077 42718372.