volunteering with special olympics halifax

Special Olympics Halifax is dedicated to enriching the lives of Nova Scotians with an intellectual disability through sport. We are a not-for-profit, grassroots organization that provides sport training and competition opportunities for athletes of all ages and abilities.

Volunteers play a major role within our organization and are the key to our success and come in many forms.

Special Olympics Halifax volunteers play a major role within our organization and are the key to our success and come in many forms.

Special Olympics Halifax volunteers play a major role within our organization and are the key to our success and come in many forms.

COACHING volunteers

All coaches must complete a volunteer application as well as complete a child abuse registry form and police check. Learn more about becoming a coach.

PROGRAM VOLUNTEERS

All program volunteers help in the delivery of regional programs. They assist coaching staff in the delivery of sport/regional programs and must follow the step-by-step on-boarding process below:

  • Step 1: Volunteer contacts Chapter/Local Program.

  • Step 2: Chapter/Local Program representative meets with volunteer for screening/placement purposes (in person/phone) and checks their references.

  • Step 3: Volunteer is assigned to a program.

  • Step 4: Volunteer attends Chapter/Local Program orientation event (if applicable).

  • Step 5: Volunteer completes the online orientation and quiz/Police Record & Vulnerable Sectors Check. If a PRC has been completed within the last 12 months, volunteers will not be asked to complete another one at this time.

  • Step 6: Volunteer starts with program.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Special Olympics Nova Scotia is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors. The purpose is to oversee the execution of provincial mandates and assist in raising funds for financial sustainability.

Interested members are encouraged to please contact us.

REGIONAL COMMITTEE

Across the province, Special Olympics grassroots programs are executed by a Regional Committee. Within this committee are positions such as Regional Coordinator, Treasurer, Fundraising, Sport Development, Screening, Registrar, or Member at Large. All regional committee volunteers must complete a volunteer application as well as complete a child abuse registry form and police check (from the local committee).

To find a Regional Coordinator and learn more about these positions in your community please contact us.

EVENT-BASED VOLUNTEERS

Each year, Special Olympics Halifax host events that require the assistance of the general public for a few hours or a few days. These volunteers can assist with Provincial or Regional Games, fundraiser or public awareness campaigns. Some event based volunteers may be required to complete a volunteer form. This will be done at the time of registering for such events.

If you have any other questions, please contact us.

BEGIN YOUR VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

To begin your volunteer experience with Special Olympics, please complete the following forms via PDF and send them to Kelly Vassaur, Screening Officer: