User:Surge2431/Miami Dolphins Special Teams

Miami Dolphins Special Teams is the Volunteer Program of the Miami Dolphins. This program was started in April 2009, under Manager Leslie Nixon and Sergio Xiques. The Miami Dolphins Special Teams is the first ever Volunteer Program in the NFL. [1] Special Teams is a unique volunteer organization created to enlist and mobilize the ongoing services of the community with the Miami Dolphins staff, players and alumni. The mission of the Special Teams is to offer hands-on services to communities and families in need, to partner with existing organizations on worthwhile social, civic and charitable programs, to provide assistance at Miami Dolphins Foundation events, and to support community efforts in times of emergency

Since April 2009, Special Teams has grown to over 3,000 active Volunteers. Special Teams offers numerous events throughout the week. The program was built to accommodate the schedule of working individuals and students. Events take place during weekday and weekends. Volunteers have provided service for over 80 different non-profits agencies, servicing various areas as; Heath and Fitness, Beautification projects, Animal Care, Miami Dolphins Event, Miami Dolphins Alumni events and much more.

Incentive Program
The Miami Dolphins recognize that a volunteer’s time is valuable and have set up a system of rewards, in addition to the complimentary Special teams shirt, as a token of our appreciation for those who participate in the Special Teams. Based on the number of service hours and the service activity, volunteers will be able to accumulate incentive points and redeem for a reward of their own choosing.

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