Nonprofit
Published 25 days ago

Missoula/Hamilton/Polson - Unified Bowling Partners Needed

On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Missoula, MT
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  • Details

    Start Date:
    November 15, 2026
    End Date:
    February 15, 2027
    Available Times:
    Weekdays daytime, evenings, Weekends daytime, evenings
    Time Commitment:
    A few hours per week
    Commitment Details:
    Must commit to the team's seasonal practice and competition schedule, depending on sport and season. Competitions may occur during the work week.
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    15
    Cause Areas:
    Community Development, Disability, Sports & Recreation
    Benefits:
    Training Provided
    Good For:
    Teens, Public Groups, Age 55+
    Participation Requirements:
    Driver’s License, Background Check, Attend Orientation
    Age Requirement:
    16+
    Other Requirements:
    Volunteer Paperwork, Class A Background Check and Training.

    Description

    Special Olympics Montana is a year-round sports organization for individuals with disabilities! There is an awesome opportunity for you to compete alongside our amazing athletes.

    Five Valley Area (Missoula, Ravalli and Lake County) Special Olympics teams has are looking for Unified Partners. We are looking for athletes of all ages! (adult, senior, teen and school age)

    What are Unified Partners? Special Olympics Unified Sports combines people with and without intellectual disabilities on either a school or community sports team for training and competition. No experience needed, come learn to play a new sport and compete along side a Special Olympic Athlete!

    We offer sports year round, become a Unified Partner for Basketball, Bowling, Winter Sports, Bocce, Track and Field, Relay, Swimming or Golf

    We are recruiting Unified Partners in the Five Valleys Area to bowl beside and compete as a team with our Athletes. No experience is necessary as sport-specific training is provided for these opportunities.

    This is a volunteer, non-paid opportunity where you will practice, and compete as part of a Special Olympics Team. You may also be asked to serve as team chaparone to maintain our athete to volunteer safety ratio. Allowable expense reimbursements are available.

    Be part of something great and help individuals with intellectual disabilities train for life through sports. If you are interested in this or other positions, click on "I Want to Help" or contact Lindsey Campbell, LCampbell@somt.org for more information and to join the inclusion revolution

    Watch our video to learn more: Special Olympics Montana

    Location

    On-site

    Five Valleys Area - Missoula, Bitterroot Valley, Lake County

    1615 Wyoming St, Missoula, MT 59801, USA

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