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The mission of Team Activities for Special Kids is to enrich and nurture the lives of children with special needs by providing opportunities for them to participate in sports, recreation and social activities. |
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Volunteering |
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TASK is VERY fortunate to have such a wonderful group of volunteers associated with the organization. As we grow, we are always interested in expanding our volunteer base. Below are some common questions which are frequently asked and their answers regarding volunteering.
Do
you have a Key Club, Honor Society, sports team or any other group of
kids that need service hours? We would love to make a presentation to
your organization explaining more about TASK or we can provide you
with information via the mail. How
old do I have to be to be a volunteer?
We ask that volunteers be at least the age of 14. Can
I get service hours for volunteering?
Yes. As long as your school, organization, church, etc., is okay
with using TASK for your service hours, so are we. Unfortunately, at
this time we cannot give credit for A+ service hours. What
kinds of things will I be doing as a volunteer? Depending on the sport(s) for which you volunteer, responsibilities range
from running athletic stations, shadowing individual athletes, coaching,
working with a group of athletes and/or assisting other volunteers. What
kind of commitment must I make?
Most of our programs run for a period of six weeks (excluding camp,
swimming and the fitness club). Each week we meet for one hour.
We ask that you commit to an entire six-week period. We understand
things come up, but we have found that consistency benefits both the
athlete and the volunteer. Where
are the programs located?
We have programs throughout the South and West County areas. For
specifics, see the athletic calendar page for locations and dates. What
kind of athletes will I be working with?
TASK is very proud to say we have never turned any athlete away due to a
disability. Possible disabilities you may see include Autism/Asperger's,
Attention Deficit Disorder, Behavior Concerns, Down Syndrome, Hearing
Impairments, Vision Impairments, Physical Impairments or Speech and
Language Impairments. I
want to volunteer, but where do I start?
The first thing you need to do is e-mail TASK at jpranger.@sbcglobal.net
and give your name, address, age and phone number. We will then
contact you through the mail and go from there.
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TASK 11139 South Towne Square, Suite D Saint Louis, Missouri 63123 |
Phone: 314-845-3641 Fax: 314-845-9491 Email: tasksports@sbcglobal.net |
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