In May, the Greater Princeton & Far Beyond Branch of AYLUS (GPA) worked with the New Jersey Special Olympics Volunteer Manager Ms. Fair and scheduled GPA volunteers to help the softball league teams on bench (Mercer County Park, 1638 Old Trenton Road, West Windsor, NJ 08550), the swimming sectional competitions (The Peddie School, 201 S Main Street, Hightstown, NJ 08520), and more with score keeping, equipment such as that compound bow, order keeping, etc.
About New Jersey Special Olympics:
Our Mission
Our mission is to provide year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities, 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.
Our Vision
Special Olympics New Jersey will foster inclusive communities for people with and without intellectual disabilities through innovative sport, health, wellness and leadership opportunities for Special Olympics athletes, their families and society as a whole.
Our Core Values
Our mission and vision are supported by the core values that shape every decision we make. By sticking to these values, we are guaranteeing the continued success of Special Olympics New Jersey.
Innovation – To promote an organizational culture that seeks new ideas and advances the mission of Special Olympics
Excellence – The standard measure for superior execution and outcome of every dimension of activity and service conducted by Special Olympics New Jersey
Integrity – To execute the mission of Special Olympics with a commitment to transparency, honesty and the highest ethical conduct
Respect – A commitment to the value of each and every individual and an acknowledgment of their unique talents and achievements
Inclusion – To connect people of all abilities by creating opportunities with a purpose of building lasting friendships, rooted in mutual respect and acceptance.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Statement
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are at the heart of all that we do at Special Olympics New Jersey as we strive to promote unity and create a world where everyone belongs.
We respect and celebrate all abilities, backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives. We appreciate that greater diversity and inclusion creates a strong, innovative organization that values each individual as we develop a global community.
Visit more Special Olympics New Jersey volunteer opportunities at sonj.org/events/
GPA Volunteers: Samuel Bai (5/18, 5 hrs), Ning Zhao (5/18, 5 hrs), Nancy Liu (5/18, 5 hrs)
