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Volunteers: Making a Difference Every Day

April 15 - 21 is National Volunteer Week. Thank you to everyone who volunteers their time to help others!

 

April 15 - 21 is National Volunteer Week - a time to stop and recognize all volunteers and the invaluable contributions they make to the many fantastic organizations and causes who benefit. Special Olympics Connecticut (SOCT) has more than 10,000 volunteers throughout our state who dedicate their time and talents to help the 13,329 athletes who participate.  

Special Olympics Connecticut provides year-round sports training and competitions for children and adults with intellectual disabilities and Unified Partners (their teammates without disabilities). Through a myriad of initiatives throughout the state and the world, Special Olympics is a movement that’s changing attitudes and changing lives by inspiring inclusion, understanding and respect for people of all abilities, in all aspects of life.

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THANK YOU to all of our Special Olympics Volunteers and to YOU for your volunteer efforts to help others in your community. 

Volunteer Needed - If you love writing and want to share good news about what is happening in the northwest region of CT, please consider volunteering 1-2 hrs/week.  SOCT is looking for a volunteer to write press releases and media postings. For more information on SOCT visit www.soct.org or call 203-267-6566.

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