Volunteer Code of Conduct

This is the code of conduct for Special Olympics volunteers.  

Volunteer Agreement

As a Special Olympics volunteer, I agree that while serving as a volunteer, I will:

•  Provide for the general welfare, health and safety of all Special Olympics athletes and volunteers.
•  Dress and act in an appropriate manner at all times.
•  Follow the established rules and guidelines of Special Olympics and/or any agency involved with Special Olympics.
•  Report any emergencies to the appropriate authorities after first taking immediate action to ensure the health and safety of the participants.
•  Abstain from the consumption or use of all alcohol, tobacco products and illegal substances while involved with any Special Olympics event, competition or training school.
•  Not engage in any inappropriate contact or relationship with athletes, volunteers or other participants of Special Olympics

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Special Olympics Blog

CHOP Apologizes to Amelia Rivera

Late last night The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia issued an official apology to Amelia Rivera and her family for the denial of a kidney transplant due to her being “mentally retarded.”read more »

Posted on 2012-02-09 by Tim Shriver

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