Volunteer Opportunities From: Special Olympics Southern California - Northern Counties

Strong Minds is a screening designed to evaluate and support the development of adaptive coping skills in Special Olympics athletes. The screening identifies how athletes respond to stress and provides strategies to build resilience, manage emotions, and maintain focus during both competition and daily life. In addition to individualized evaluations, Strong Minds offers education on relaxation techniques, positive thinking, and other practical coping methods. By addressing mental wellness, the screening empowers athletes to enhance their overall well-being, strengthen emotional health, and perform at their best in sports and beyond.

Responsibilities:

1. Must have experience practicing or teaching yoga, with the ability to safely guide athletes through gentle stretching, breathing, and relaxation techniques appropriate to their needs.

2. Support athletes by introducing exercises that promote flexibility, balance, focus, and stress reduction, complementing the goals of the Strong Minds discipline.

3. Work under the direction of the Clinical Director to ensure all activities align with the health and safety standards of the discipline.

4. Provide encouragement and adapt techniques to accommodate athletes of varying physical abilities.

5. Assist with tear down and clean up following the completion of all screenings.

Healthy Athletes is dedicated to providing comprehensive health screenings and education to Special Olympics athletes, while also transforming the way health professionals engage with individuals with intellectual disabilities. The initiative not only addresses unmet health needs through a series of targeted screenings but also raises awareness within the medical community about the unique challenges faced by this population. By fostering inclusion, education, and advocacy, Healthy Athletes works to improve access to quality care, reduce health disparities, and empower athletes to achieve their best in both sports and daily life.

Responsibilities:
1. Support the Health Initiatives Team in the set-up of the Health Village prior to the start of screenings.
2. Assist with distributing equipment and supplies to their designated disciplines.
3. Set up tables, chairs, signage, and other event infrastructure to ensure venues are organized and ready for athletes.
4. Work collaboratively with other volunteers and staff to accomplish all assigned tasks efficiently.
5. Complete set-up responsibilities on the assigned day, recognizing this role is specific to pre-event preparation only.

Be a go-to guide for Fall Games! Help volunteers, athletes, and spectators by sharing event details, directions, and general information about Special Olympics Southern California. Help keep the info table organized with informational materials. Bonus: If you need to sit, no worries—this role can be done comfortably from a chair!

Volunteer Responsibilities: 

Volunteer Responsibilities: 

Volunteer Responsibilities:

Spend some time at Rafer's Boutique helping athletes and fans find just the right SOSC merchandise during the Athlete Celebration. You will help set up displays and tables, hang clothing, put out accessories, and keep the racks and tables full of merchandise as items are sold. When the Boutique closes, you will assist with packing up the merchandise and breaking down the venue. In this role, you will stand on your feet and occasionally move 25lbs boxes.

Help set up Rafer's Boutique for Fall Games. This will including putting out displays and tables, hanging clothing, and organizing the storage area. In this role, you will be standing on your feet and occasionally moving 25lbs boxes.

Spend some time at Rafer's Boutique helping athletes and fans find just the right SOSC merchandise. You will help set up displays and tables, hang clothing, put out accessories, organize the storage area, and keep the racks and tables full of clothing as items are sold. In this role, you will stand on your feet and occasionally move 25lbs boxes.

Spend some time at Rafer's Boutique helping athletes and fans find just the right SOSC merchandise. You will help hang clothing, put out accessories, organize the storage area, and keep the racks and tables full of clothing as items are sold. When the Boutique closes, you will assist with packing up the merchandise and breaking down the venue. In this role, you will stand on your feet and occasionally move 25lbs boxes.

Spend some time at Rafer's Boutique helping athletes and fans find just the right SOSC merchandise. You will help set up displays and tables, hang clothing, put out accessories, organize the storage area, and keep the racks and tables full of clothing as items are sold. In this role, you will stand on your feet and occasionally move 25lbs boxes.

Spend some time at Rafer's Boutique helping athletes and fans find just the right SOSC merchandise. You will help hang clothing, put out accessories, organize the storage area, and keep the racks and tables full of clothing as items are sold. When the Boutique closes, you will assist with packing up the merchandise and breaking down the venue. In this role, you will stand on your feet and occasionally move 25lbs boxes.

This position will be retrieving all hanging banners and signage that is spread throughout the Campus. Please expect to walk and stand on your feet through the shift.

This position will be physically hanging banners and signs across the entire Campus. Please expect to walk and stand on your feet for extended periods of time.

Volunteer Responsibilities: 

This shift includes scorekeeping, linesman, and shagging balls

Assist with field and equipment set-up prior to games.

Track team scores, penalties, and game times throughout matches.

Monitor side and goal lines to help ensure fair play and safety.

Soccer knowledge is preferred but not required.

Your involvement keeps the games running smoothly—thank you for supporting our athletes!

Volunteer Responsibilities: 

Set up the awards area and organize medals for distribution.

Assist with staging athletes for their award presentations.

Announce athlete names and achievements.

Present medals to athletes with enthusiasm and respect.

Your role celebrates each athlete’s accomplishments—thank you for making it memorable!

Volunteer Responsibilities: 

Retrieve foul balls and help keep the field area clear and safe.

Track team locations and assist with coordinating team movement throughout the day.

Distribute and organize equipment as needed.

Provide general game day support, including helping scorekeepers and staff.

Assist with dividing and distributing water to athletes, coaches, and volunteers.

Your teamwork keeps the day running smoothly—thank you for supporting our athletes!

Volunteer Responsibilities: 

Set up the awards area and organize medals for distribution.

Assist with staging athletes for their award presentations.

Announce athlete names and achievements.

Present medals to athletes with enthusiasm and respect.

Your role celebrates each athlete’s accomplishments—thank you for making it memorable!

Volunteer Responsibilities:

Collect stray tennis balls and offer other assistance to players. Make sure there are enough balls for the server when they are ready to begin the next point.

Volunteer Responsibilities: 

Set up the awards area and organize medals for distribution.

Assist with staging athletes for their award presentations.

Announce athlete names and achievements.

Present medals to athletes with enthusiasm and respect.

Your role celebrates each athlete’s accomplishments—thank you for making it memorable!

Volunteer Responsibilities: 

Keep track of team scores and player substitutions during matches.

Serve as a linesperson to judge whether the ball is in or out of bounds.

Volleyball knowledge is preferred but not required—training will be provided!

Your role is key to fair and smooth gameplay—thank you for supporting our athletes!