VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: Special Olympics Winter Games

Special Olympics New Jersey is seeking volunteers for the 2014 Winter Games, which take place January 27-29 at Mountain Creek in Vernon, NJ and Skylands Ice World in Stockholm, NJ.

Volunteers must register online at https://2013sonjws.theregistrationsystem.com/en/1918. The online system allows volunteers to view available positions and sign up for the shift(s) they are interested in. Some, but not all, volunteer position require skiing experience. Most volunteer positions are for volunteers ages 16 and above; however, there are limited positions for volunteers under age 16.

Mountain Creek hosts two full days of Alpine and Cross Country Skiing, Snowboarding and Snowshoeing on Tuesday and Wednesday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Speed Skating competition will take place on Tuesday only, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Skylands Ice World. Approximately 500 athletes from across the state are competing.

For more information on volunteering, call 609-896-8000 or e-mail VOLUNTEER@sonj.org. For more information on the Winter Games and Special Olympics New Jersey, visit www.sonj.org.

ABOUT SPECIAL OLYMPICS NEW JERSEY:
Special Olympics New Jersey provides year-round sports training and athletic competition in 24 Olympic-type sports for more than 23,000 children and adults with intellectual disabilities, completely free of charge, giving them continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy and participate in a sharing of gifts, skills and friendship with their families, other Special Olympics athletes and the community. Visit www.sonj.org for more information.