Gar Holohan Executive Chairman Holohan Leisure Group

Special Olympics World Summer Games Largest sporting event in the world in 2003 in the world in countries 10,000 athletes & coaches 50 venues 1,500 media 8,500 family visitors 32,003 volunteers

Opening Ceremony

Irish Celebrities

International Celebrities

32,003 Volunteers

“Never volunteer in the army”

Volunteer Mobilisation: Some Considerations RecruitmentTraining Health & Safety Ethics Police Background checks Education in dealing with people with Special Needs Capability, Responsibility and Reliability? Communication

Colour Coding: maps, signage, etc

Table Tennis Venue

Core message “it’s hard to teach an old dog new tricks”! Different systems and procedures lead to confusion and errors. Standardised systems and procedures for all levels of events will reduce risks, shorten learning curves, and ultimately contribute to a more successful event

Gar Holohan Executive Chairman Holohan Leisure Group