Easter Seals Nova Scotia (Learn to Boccia Activity Support Person)

Organization Name: Easter Seals Nova Scotia
Opportunity Title: Learn to Boccia Activity Support Person
Category: Sports and Recreation
Commitment: Less than 6 months
Start Date: September 12, 2019
End Date: November 28, 2019

Email: volunteer@easterseals.ns.ca
Website: http://www.easterseals.ns.ca/
Details:

• Background/police check required
• Appropriate for volunteers aged between 18 and 55
• Family-oriented volunteering

Opportunity Description:

Learn to Boccia:  Boccia (pronounced bot-cha) is a precision ball sport related to bowling or curling. Players sit on a chair or in their wheelchair and throw or roll their ball with the goal of landing it closest to the white “jack” ball. Originally designed for individuals with severe cerebral palsy, the sport has expanded and is now played by individuals with a wide variety of disabilities, mobility difficulties, and those that are able-bodied. Volunteers are needed Thursdays 6:30-8:30 pm at Northwood in Halifax. Volunteers assist in refereeing games and acting as sport attendants to players (passing them the ball, aligning their ramp). For more information please contact Alysha Canning at 902-453-6000 ext 220 or takepart@easterseals.ns.ca