The Special Olympics program in the Tri-Cities needs volunteers 16 years and older to help coach skiing and snowboarding to people with intellectual disabilities.
Special Olympics Washington provides transportation to Ski Bluewood every Saturday until the first weekend in March and Ski Bluewood donates lift tickets to the athletes and coaches.
To volunteer or for more information call Gerry McHenry, head coach of the local Special Olympics ski team, at 509-735-7202. Training will be provided to volunteers.
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