Tag: Volunteer Week
Nicole Nguyen’s Purpose Is Rooted In Helping Others
By Terrionna Brockman “I want to give back to the community, not just my community, but in general. Any opportunity I can get out and help I do.” Service is ...
Ronald Russell Encourages Healthy Development In Athletes
By Melanie Barrios For athletes, coaches serve as mentors, teachers, and friends, impacting their lives and creating relationships that last a lifetime. Everyone has their reasons for coaching. For Ronald ...
Matthew Dorfman Is Passionate About Giving Back
By Gianna Piva Matthew Dorfman is an 18-year-old Special Olympics Southern California softball coach who takes pride in his volunteerism and involvement with the SOSC community. Among his multiple interests, ...
Volunteer Week: A Passion for Basketball Leads to Lifelong Friends
By Rachel Bialkin The pandemic has suspended many things in our lives, but one thing it couldn’t stop is Scott Norton’s passion for Special Olympics, his love for the athletes ...
Volunteer Week: Mom and Daughter Team Up to Spread Inclusion
By Melanie Barrios There is nothing Pam loves more than watching her daughter succeed in Special Olympics. Pam Anderson knows the importance of Special Olympics and the impact it is ...
National Volunteer Week Spotlight: Partnerships in Pictures
Partners of Special Olympics Southern California are a big part of assisting our 34,500 #SOSCAthletes to play sports and thrive. There is so much more to it. Their employees rally ...
Volunteering a ‘Thrill’ For Retired CHP Officer
For retired California Highway Patrol Officer Chris Blondon, the moments at the medal stand with the Special Olympics Southern California athletes represented “the biggest and best part” of his ...