Volunteer / Mentor with the Athlete Leadership Programme (ALPs)

What is a mentor?

A mentor is a volunteer who provides support for the ALPs athlete and must:

• be a registered volunteer with Special Olympics Ireland
• be over 18
• be willing to give the commitment necessary
• have knowledge of the ALPs programme
• preferably not be a family member of the athlete
   

What is the role of a mentor?

• to support the athlete in the award scheme
• attend meetings and workshops with athlete
• practise writing and delivering speeches with athlete
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Click the link below to hear volunteer Laura Beausang speaking about her experience as a mentor.
 

How to become a mentor?

If you are already a registered Special Olympics volunteer, please contact Vicky Finlay: email alps@specialolympics.ie

If you are not already registered as a volunteer please go to the volunteer section of the website to register.