World Volunteer Day: s.Oliver extends partnership with Special Olympics Germany

Today is International Volunteer Day, which is celebrated every year on December 5. On this day, all volunteers who are committed to positively changing society, the economy and the environment through their involvement in projects, associations or organizations are honored.

At s.Oliver, we have made it our mission to promote the social commitment of our employees. We are therefore proud to extend our partnership with Special Olympics Deutschland e.V. (SOD) for another year. As part of this cooperation, ten of our employees will participate as volunteers in the Special Olympics in Thuringia 2024, which will take place from 29.01. to 02.02.2024 in Erfurt, Oberhof and Weimar. They will actively support the athletes in the Erfurt ice rink in the short track and non-competitive events. We will cover the travel costs and reward their voluntary commitment by giving our employees paid time off for half of their time. This initiative follows on from our involvement in the Special Olympics World Games in Berlin 2023, where around 40 employees have already volunteered.

Sonja Balodis, Member of the Management Board of the S.OLIVER GROUP:

Sven Albrecht, CEO Special Olympics Germany:

About Special Olympics Germany

Special Olympics Germany (SOD) is the German organization of the world's largest inclusive sports movement for people with intellectual and multiple disabilities. The aim of Special Olympics is to help people with intellectual disabilities gain more recognition, self-confidence and ultimately more participation in society through sport.

Photo: Oliver Helbig