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~-%~~y~~~ HAWAII SPECIAL OLYMPICS VOLUNTEERS More than 4,500 volunteers enable Hawaii Special Olympics to offer sports training and competition to 2,000 children and adults with mental retardation. Special Olympics would not exist without the countless hours, limitless energy and tremendous dedication and commitment of our volunteers. Volunteer roles are many: coaches, officials, board members, fundraisers, games coordinators, area committee members, timers, scorekeepers, etc. Everything we are able to accomplish is because of volunteers. As the program grows, so does the need for volunteers. To become a volunteer for Hawaii Special Olympics, call our slate office at 531- 1888. 4 . i '~i ' t ~i j... F r .w ~ ::f::e, 1 S j{:,. ~ f~~ r~t t}.1 S n. / ~P ~ FAMILIES Special Olympics is sports and fun for family members. Having a child with special needs can make everyday life within the family challenging. Special Olympics provides families the opportunity to be part of a year-round sports training and competition program, providing the entire family with opportunities for sports and fun. Family involvement is vital to Special Olympics because families are Special Olympics' most powerful resource. Families help coach, transport, officiate, chaperone and train other volunteers. Special Olympics also provides family members with opportunities to share in accomplishments of their athlete. Family members share joy and network with other Special Olympics family members. Involvement in Special Olympics results in extended family relationships centered around mutual activities. Whether it is participating together in the Special Olympics Family Home Training Program or cheering the athlete on at Special Olympics competitions, families enjoy spending quality time together in Special Olympics. Hawaii Special Olympics continues to see family involvement as a priority.