Head of Delegation Manual - Special Olympics

SOWSG ATHENS 2011 HOD Manual – 2 nd edition
The table below shows an expected allocation of DALs relative to Delegation sizes:
Delegation Size
DALs
1-50 1-2
51-100 2
101 -200 4
201 + 6
Delegation Services Department will examine case by case the assignments and will
decide where this rule will be disregarded. Based on the current needs, it is
estimated that 372 DALs will be assigned to Delegations. An additional team of 10
volunteers will have the responsibility to support DALs, to coordinate them and
ensure the smooth flow of communication between Delegations and the GOC
(through Delegation Services Department). The DALs’ Support Team will be located at
the Games Headquarters (GHQ).
6.2.1 DAL Qualifications
GOC has selected and appointed DALs based on certain criteria.
� DALs are bilingual with a thorough knowledge of the foreign country and
culture of the assigned Delegation (intercultural understanding).
� They have strong communication skills and will be flexible, creative, solution
oriented, pleasant and polite.
� DALs are able to commit themselves to one or two weeks, as they will be
required to reside with the Delegation during the Games (Host Town Program
included).
� DALs have strong managerial abilities and will be able to deliver under
pressure and without supervision.
6.2.2 DAL Responsibilities
The specific duties of the DALs will be assigned by the Head of Delegation.
DALs’ responsibilities include:
� Meet and greet the Delegation upon arrival in Athens (airport or other point
of arrival).
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