Healthy Athlete Screenings-Special Olympics

Special Olympics Healthy Athletes ® is a program that promotes the overall well-being of people with intellectual disabilities through programs that ensure ongoing access to quality, community-based healthcare services. In Vermont, we offer a variety of free health screenings. Special Olympics Vermont will provide free screenings for athletes at the 2016 Special Olympics Vermont Summer Games, taking place June 3-5th at the University of Vermont.

We seek the help of volunteers to administer the screenings under the direction of Special Olympics Clinical Directors. We are seeking volunteers with an interest in health and nutrition to promote healthy lifestyles to the athletes.

Health Promotion (Nutrition & Wellness) 9:15 AM - 4:00 PM
Location: UVM Gutterson Fieldhouse, Burlington, VT

Certifications: Dietitian, NP, RN, LPN, LNA, Medical Student, Nursing Student/other health programs, General Volunteer

Health Promotion uses interactive educational tools and displays, motivational literature and demonstrations to heighten the awareness of athletes, reinforcing the need to improve and maintain an enhanced level of wellness and self-care. The Vermont program offers health information and advice in the areas of nutrition, sun safety, tobacco cessation, and physical fitness; reinforcing key concepts on healthy living, healthy lifestyle choices, and national health issues.