Support Programmes

1. Support Programmes Volunteer Programme Schools Programme - SO Get Into It Training Clubs Families Athlete Leadership Programme (ALPs) MCF

2. Volunteer Ethos “Volunteers are the backbone and engine of Special Olympics Ireland. The organisation could not function without the time, energy, commitment, dedication and passion of so many people.”

3. Volunteer Path Recruitment Registration Screening Training Perform role

4. Volunteer Assignment Clubs Events Committees/Teams Support Centre ALPs Mentors Training

5. Designed by teachers for teachers Agreed by N.C.C.A., C.C.E.A. Teacher’s Unions, Departments of Education Contains Primary and Post Primary Lesson Plans, Worksheets and DVD Primary schools pack launched 2006 Transition Year pack launched 2007** Schools- SO Get Into It

6. SO Get Into It- Aims To help children show more understanding and respect for people with learning disabilities. To inform them about learning disability and Special Olympics Ireland To promote activities, games and sports for inclusion. To celebrate Ability Similarity Personality Individuality

7. Training Programme Aim: To develop and provide effective training, at the appropriate time and according to best practice, for all volunteers, staff and athletes. Activities Training Strategy and Plan Design of training materials/courses Partnerships with external organisations E-Learning development Certification review Maintenance of volunteer training records

8. Club Support & Development- Aims Address the needs/challenges faced by Clubs, for example to: Improve their Special Olympics programmes Integrate with their local community Secure resources for their group Address gaps in knowledge of how the programme is working at local level Achieve and maintain a consistent, high quality standard in local programmes

9. Club Development- Activities New Club Registration Annual Affiliation Club Handbook Support for RDO-AG and RDO Growth

10. Club Development Provide Support Relevent RDO’s Annual Affiliation Support & Engagement Manage Grant Applications & ID funding Opps Policy & Procedure Development Athlete Participation Forms Master Club Contact List Club Documentation: Handbook, Pathway, etc. Register, monitor & track new Clubs Review & plan athlete recruitment target Areas

11. Why Have a Family Support Programme? Encourages families to support their athlete in training and competition Ensures that family members are involved family views and ideas are represented families can give support to each other families share their experiences and knowledge there is 2-way communication between Special Olympics and family members

12. Family Support Programme - Activities Families Committee Families social activities Family Centres/hospitality at Games Support for family members and friends who wish to travel to international events Communicate to family members about advancement and selection procedures and other relevant Special Olympics policies and procedures

13. Athlete Leadership Programme (ALPs) Offers opportunities to athletes outside of sports training and competition Equips athletes with the skills to take on more challenging roles - be a spokesperson, coach, official, or volunteer - become a member of a committee - get involved in media & communication Athletes must be over 16yrs Athletes work with a mentor ALPs Award Scheme

14. Why is ALPs important? • Athlete Voice • Responsibility • Representation • Inclusion

15. Marketing, Communications and Fundraising (MCF) Who are we…….? Director – Sahra O’Neill Fundraising Manager – Ciara Tallon Communications Manager – Anne Marie Butler Special Events Manager – Sarah Joyce Community & Corporate Engagement Executive – Mark Hughes Marketing & Communications Coordinator – Amy Vaughan e-Marketing Manager – Bernie O’Driscoll Website, Publications & Design Manager – Claire Clifford Office Assistants: Rita McArdle, Kathleen Scully, Mel Greeley

16. Special Olympics Ireland…Changing lives

17. Changing Lives Sport Healthy Team work Social Fun Skills • Experience • 30 years • Quality • Professional • Proven Excellence • People • People • Focused • Growth • Community based • Passionate people • Making a difference

18. Special Olympics Ireland Changing Lives Joe Fehily, Chairperson Fundraiser Friend

19. Our message must be… DIFFERENTIATING RELEVANT EASY TO UNDERSTAND BELIEVABLE INSPIRING • A guide for ALL SOI communications and initiatives

20. Special Olympics Ireland Changing Lives Anne Foley, Actress Equestrian Ambassador

21. Special Olympics Ireland Changing Lives Dick an Colette Sweetman Retired Baker Housewife with many skills International Volunteers

22. Special Olympics Ireland Changing Lives Kathryn, Fintan, Ian, Paddy and Des

23. Marketing Branding Special Olympics Ireland…Changing Lives Sponsorship Eircom, Kia Motors, Friends of SOI Official Suppliers of SOI Merchandise Research

24. Communications Advertising Media Relations PR Website, e-marketing Strategic Communications

25. Fundraising Events All Island Campaign Regional Liaison and support Grants Donations

26. Fundraising - Special Olympics Ireland - Regional Offices - Clubs

27. Special Events TEAM 2005, TEAM 2007, TEAM 2009, TEAM 2011 Fundraising Balls, Golf, One off Events Launch of Games Torch Runs Opening Ceremonies During Games –, Torch Run, Guest Programme etc Launch of TEAM Ireland 2011 All Ireland Collection Days

28. MCF Raise essential funding Tell people about Special Olympics Ireland… Changing Lives Athlete centred Ensure professional image …………………..…….And have fun doing it!