Sports and Recreation Volunteer Opportunities in London
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Special Olympics Ontario/London is dedicated to enriching the lives of Londoners with an intellectual disability through sport. We support 18 different sports with over 400 athletes.Volunteer Opportunities: Team Manager and Assistant Coaches for Youth 5 Pin BowlingTime Commitment: 2 hours/week Wednesdays - 6:00-8:00 pm - ASAP to April 21 2027Location: Fleetway 40, 720 Proudfoot LaneFleetwayAssistant Coach role: This is a recreational group for athletes up to age 21 of all abilities. Our Assistant Coaches collect money and write receipts each week. They are there to encourage and cheering the Bowlers. In this program basic bowling skills are taught, building community with/ for athletes.Team Manager role: The Team Manager will help support the Head Coach by taking weekly attendance, collecting funds from athletes, organizing a local tournament if applicable, communicating with athletes if practice is cancelled and other general administrative duties.For more information contact our Volunteer Coordinator atlondon.volunteerco@specialolympicsontario.ca
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Special Olympics Ontario/London is dedicated to enriching the lives of Londoners with an intellectual disability through sport. We support 18 different sports with over 400 athletes.Volunteer Opportunity: Assistant Coaches for Nordic SkiingTime Commitment: 2 hours/week Sundays - 10:00am - 12:00 pm Jan 10/27- Feb 21/27Location: Springbank Park- West Entrance(Across from Shoppers Drug Mart)The role: Coaches should have experience with cross-country skiing to be able to assist the athletes with certain skiing techniques on areas they need to work on. For more information contact our Volunteer Coordinator atlondon.volunteerco@specialolympicsontario.ca
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Special Olympics Ontario/London is dedicated to enriching the lives of Londoners with an intellectual disability through sport. We support 18 different sports with over 400 athletes.Volunteer Opportunity: Assistant Coaches for Alpine SkiingTime Commitment: 2-3 hours/week Mondays - 6:15 - 9:00 pm Jan 4/27- Feb 22/27Location: Boler MountainThe role: Our program is not a learn to ski program. Athletes must be independent skiers with an interest in racing. Coaches do not necessarily need to have a racing background just be competent skiers themselves. Coaches are expected to be able follow instructions given by the head coach to teach athletes certain skiing techniques on areas they need to work on. At times as a coach becomes more comfortable, they may be asked to take more than one athlete on the hill at a time. For more information contact our Volunteer Coordinator atlondon.volunteerco@specialolympicsontario.ca
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Our vision is that sport will open hearts and minds towards people with intellectual disabilities and create inclusive communities.Volunteer Opportunity: Bocce - Team ManagerTime Commitment: 2 hours/week Tuesdays - 6:00-8:00 pm Nov 3/26-Mar 2/27@Univeristy Heights Public School - 27 Ford Cres, LondonThe role: The Team Manager will help support the Head Coach by taking weekly attendance, collecting funds from athletes, organizing a local tournament if applicable, communicating with athletes if practice is cancelled and other general administrative duties. A knowledge of bocce is not required as this role is administrative and requires organization and attention to detail. You are required to be onsite on Tuesday evenings to take attendance, other communication may occur via email. For more information contact our Volunteer Coordinator at london.volunteerco@specialolympicsontario.ca
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Our vision is that sport will open hearts and minds towards people with intellectual disabilities and create inclusive communities.Volunteer Opportunity: Assistant Coach – Floor Hockey C TeamTime Commitment: 1-2 hours/week October 19, 2026- June 19, 2027Monday evenings, 6:00-7:30 pm at Clarke Road Secondary School , 300 Clarke RoadThe role: The Floor Hockey C team/program is a mid-low level competitive Floorball program. Assistant Coaches will be involved with team building and will be required to lead drills when tasked by the head coach. Hockey/floorball experience is NOT required, but a willingness to participate is highly recommended and encouraged. For more information contact our Volunteer Coordinator at london.volunteerco@specialolympicsontario.ca
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Volunteer OpportunitiesSpecial Olympics Ontario/London is dedicated to enriching the lives of Londoners with an intellectual disability through sport. We support 18 different sports with over 400 athletes.Volunteer Opportunity: Assistant Coaches for 5 Pin Competitive BowlingTime Commitment: 2 hours/week Wednesdays - 8:15pm-10:30pm ASAP- April 21, 2027Location: Fleetway 40, 720 Proudfoot LaneFleetwayThe role: Assistant coaches would guide athletes through various activities throughout practice. As this is a Competitive league you would provide advice to the Athletes. Additionally, you may need to remind them when it is their turn to play but most importantly make sure everyone is having a good time.For more information contact our Volunteer Coordinator atlondon.volunteerco@specialolympicsontario.ca
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| Opportunity Role ↕ | Organization ↕ | Location ↕ | Category ↕ | Actions |
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| 5 Pin Youth bowling- Assistant Coach or Team Manager | Special Olympics Ontario - London | London | Sports and Recreation | View Details |
| Assistant Coach - Nordic Skiing | Special Olympics Ontario - London | London | Sports and Recreation | View Details |
| Assistant Coach - Alpine Skiing | Special Olympics Ontario - London | London | Sports and Recreation | View Details |
| Team Manager - Bocce | Special Olympics Ontario - London | London | Sports and Recreation | View Details |
| Assistant Coach- Floor Hockey C | Special Olympics Ontario - London | London | Sports and Recreation | View Details |
| Assistant Coach - 5 Pin Competitive Bowling | Special Olympics Ontario - London | London | Sports and Recreation | View Details |
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