All the Athletic Trainers for the Boston Marathon and similar venues are volunteers. What have you done recently to volunteer? Your medical knowledge is a great way to give back to the community. There are numerous opportunities available for you. During the summer, each state hosts their own Special Olympics Summer Games. These athletes need athletic trainers too.
Below is the link to the main Special Olympics page. Within you can find your state contact them about the needed medical help. http://www.specialolympics.org/
As we know, many youth sports leagues are not yet covered by athletic trainers. Coordinating care for an event may be the start to these events always being covered by a staff position. Local YMCA youth leagues also could always use coverage! In addition, the NATA can use help with the upcoming convention in Indianapolis! See the link below for more information. http://convention.nata.org/get-involved/
With the summer coming up find a 5k, marathon or triathlon to volunteer for! Let's get athletic trainers out into the community these next few months.
Elizabeth Neil, LAT, ATC
Below is the link to the main Special Olympics page. Within you can find your state contact them about the needed medical help. http://www.specialolympics.org/
As we know, many youth sports leagues are not yet covered by athletic trainers. Coordinating care for an event may be the start to these events always being covered by a staff position. Local YMCA youth leagues also could always use coverage! In addition, the NATA can use help with the upcoming convention in Indianapolis! See the link below for more information. http://convention.nata.org/get-involved/
With the summer coming up find a 5k, marathon or triathlon to volunteer for! Let's get athletic trainers out into the community these next few months.
Elizabeth Neil, LAT, ATC
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