Sports | Wednesday 26 December, 2018 10:40 am |

 

Hoping to volunteer at Special Olympics World Games Abu Dhabi 2019? Take this handy quiz to find out which area you’re best suited to volunteer in. 

 

Ready? Let’s go…

 

How would you describe yourself? 

a.       Energetic 

b.      Decision-maker

c.       Active 

d.      Creative 

e.       Technical 

f.        Trustworthy 

g.       Cultured

 

In school, your teacher described you as: 

a.       A chatterbox 

b.      Analytical 

c.       Sporty 

d.      Curious

e.       Techy 

f.        Caring

g.       Patriotic 

 

Complete the statement: I would rather…

a.       Plan events

b.      Distribute goods 

c.       Referee a sports game

d.      Interview people and write stories 

e.       Fix computers 

f.        Help people with injuries 

g.       Take people on tours 

 

In school/college, your favourite class was/is: 

a.       Hospitality Management 

b.      Business Studies 

c.       Physical Education 

d.      Media Studies 

e.       I.T. 

f.        Science 

g.       Cultural Studies 

 

 

My personality in an image: 

 a. 

 b. 

 c. 

 

 d. 

 

e.   

f. 

g. 

 

 

 

 

If you won 10,000dhs, what would you spend it on?

a.       Socialising 

b.      Invest it 

c.       A big screen TV 

d.      Books, lots of books 

e.       A new MacBook 

f.        Give it to charity 

g.       Traveling 

 

What would you bring on a desert island? 

a.       A friend so I don’t get bored 

b.      A grill

c.       A football 

d.      Kindle 

e.       Smart phone 

f.        Food and water 

g.       A history book 

 

Who is your dream dinner guest? 

a.       Deepika Padukone

b.      JK Rowling

c.       Amr Diab

d.      Mo Salah

e.       Nancy Ajram

f.        Taylor Swift 

g.       Richard Branson

 

 

If you could live in any city in the world, which one would it be? 

a.       Los Angeles 

b.      Tokyo 

c.       Barcelona 

d.      London

e.       San Francisco 

f.        Melbourne 

g.       Cairo

 

Pick a social network: 

a.       Instagram 

b.      LinkedIn

c.       YouTube 

d.      Twitter 

e.       Reddit 

f.        Facebook 

g.       InterNations 

 

If you answered mostly: 

 

A

 

Event management 

 

You’re perfect for event management. You love socializing and are happiest when surrounded by friends. You enjoy working at a fast pace and prefer being out and about rather than being chained to a desk. You’re good at dealing with several different people at once and good with managing money. Special Olympics has several non-sports events and you’d be perfect to help showcase the non-sporty side of the event. 

 

B

 

Operations 

 

You’re best suited to operations. You’re brilliant at multi-tasking and a quick decision maker with strong leadership skills. You’re process-orientated, practical and business savvy. You have an eye for quality and are excellent at communicating with people. As someone who is quite active, you’d be perfect to help co-ordinate and keep the flow of things smooth at the Games venues. 

 

C

 

Sports 

 

Sport is your area! You love being where the sporting action is and enjoy being active and spending time outdoors. In your personal time, you follow a number of different sports and idolise sporting heroes. You’ll shine in this role if you know the behind-the-scenes work of sports. 

 

D

 

Communications 

 

You’re best suited to media and marketing. With a curious and creative nature, you can charm most people and are at your best when in a fast paced and creative environment. You love to read and have an appreciation for a good story. You’re innovative, enthusiastic and persuasive. Special Olympics World Games Abu Dhabi 2019 needs designers, photographers, videographers, animators and content creators for its comms team and you’d be perfect for it.  

 

E 

 

Technology

 

Try your hand at IT! You know the exact release date of the next iPhone model and are a dab hand with computers, smart phones and tablets. You have an analytical mind that is driven by data. You’re inquisitive and inventive and have a no-nonsense approach to getting things done. Whether you’re a technology student or a seasoned professional, if you have skills in software, hardware or networks, Special Olympics wants you. 

 

F

 

Medical services 

 

You’re perfect for medical services! You’re caring and empathetic by nature whilst also being detail-orientated and organized. You’re a shoulder for all your friends because you’re such a good listener, good at communicating and emotionally stable. You don’t get tired easily and have a good level of physical and mental endurance. You’re work ethic is strong and you’re a quick thinker. Special Olympics aims to give a free medical screening for all athletes and people with a medical background are invaluable in helping to accomplish this goal. 

 

G 

 

Host Town Program

 

You love living in the UAE and are perfect for the Host Town Program! You love to talk to people, tell stories, are passionate and sensitive. The Host Town Program is the largest cultural exchange program to be organized in the Middle East and will see the seven emirates host delegations from around the world – giving athletes, coaches and families a warm, hospitable welcome. You’d be perfect for showcasing Emirati culture and traditions, and providing delegations with knowledge of the UAE.  

 

 

Over 20,000 people are needed to help stage 2019’s biggest sports and humanitarian event in the world. 

 

Volunteers must be at least 14-years old and commit to a minimum of four shifts during the Games. All volunteers will be required to attend 16-hours of training ahead of the Games and there will be opportunities for those with and without intellectual disabilities to get involved. 

 

To register to volunteer, visit: https://volunteers.ae/specialolympics/ / https://www.volunteers.ae/hosttown/