Volunteer Opportunities From: Special Olympics Southern California - Northern Counties

Unified partners (individuals without intellectual disabilities) train and compete as a teammate alongside Special Olympics athletes on a Unified Sports Team (either on a school or community team). Unified partners can be any age! There is no better way to combine a love of sports with the rewards of being of service than by becoming a Unified partner with Special Olympics Southern California!

Unified partners (individuals without intellectual disabilities) train and compete as a teammate alongside Special Olympics athletes on a Unified Sports Team (either on a school or community team). Unified partners can be any age! There is no better way to combine a love of sports with the rewards of being of service than by becoming a Unified partner with Special Olympics Southern California!

Unified partners (individuals without intellectual disabilities) train and compete as a teammate alongside Special Olympics athletes on a Unified Sports Team (either on a school or community team). Unified partners can be any age! There is no better way to combine a love of sports with the rewards of being of service than by becoming a Unified partner with Special Olympics Southern California!

Unified partners (individuals without intellectual disabilities) train and compete as a teammate alongside Special Olympics athletes on a Unified Sports Team (either on a school or community team). Unified partners can be any age! There is no better way to combine a love of sports with the rewards of being of service than by becoming a Unified partner with Special Olympics Southern California!

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Lane Monitor will be assigned a lane. Athletes will be escorted to your lane for competition. Upon athlete arrival, monitors will assist with needs such as retrieving bowling ball or shoes (if needed), confirm name matches of participants to computer, help them stay on schedule, assist with scoring and support athletes throughout 3 games of 10 frames each. Upon completion of 3 games, a runner will take final scoresheet to awards and return with proper medals/ ribbons for athletes. Lane Monitor will place athletes in staging order to be announced for Awards. 

Skills: Friendly and patient; Attention to detail; basic math or score familiarity is helpful.

Please watch this orientation video:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1U8LMgMc_yVBATFI1hQDmgCdGSl0XPbil/view?usp=drive_link 

Duties:

Lane Monitor will be assigned a lane. Athletes will be escorted to your lane for competition. Upon athlete arrival, monitors will assist with needs such as retrieving bowling ball or shoes (if needed), confirm name matches of participants to computer, help them stay on schedule, assist with scoring and support athletes throughout 3 games of 10 frames each. Upon completion of 3 games, a runner will take final scoresheet to awards and return with proper medals/ ribbons for athletes. Lane Monitor will place athletes in staging order to be announced for Awards. 

Skills: Friendly and patient; Attention to detail; basic math or score familiarity is helpful.

Please watch this orientation video:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1U8LMgMc_yVBATFI1hQDmgCdGSl0XPbil/view?usp=drive_link 

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Upon team arrivals, staging assistant will be assigned a team and will stay with team throughout the event. After Opening Ceremonies, assistant will help organize and guide athletes to their assigned lanes on time. Athletes will be left at assigned lanes with a Lane Monitor for their 3 games (10 frames each) of bowling competition. Upon completion of 3 games (3 sets of 10 frames), assistant will become Scoresheet Runner. Runner will record scores manually (if not automatic), confirm final results and report scores to event staff at Awards table. Lead athletes to awards area when prompted

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Organized and comfortable with crowds.

Attention to detail; basic math or score familiarity is helpful.

Please watch this orientation video:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1U8LMgMc_yVBATFI1hQDmgCdGSl0XPbil/view?usp=drive_link 

Duties:

Upon team arrivals, staging assistant will be assigned a team and will stay with team throughout the event. After Opening Ceremonies, assistant will help organize and guide athletes to their assigned lanes on time. Athletes will be left at assigned lanes with a Lane Monitor for their 3 games (10 frames each) of bowling competition. Upon completion of 3 games (3 sets of 10 frames), assistant will become Scoresheet Runner. Runner will record scores manually (if not automatic), confirm final results and report scores to event staff at Awards table. Runner will return to completed lane with tray of medals/ ribbons for athletes to be announced. 

Skills:

Organized and comfortable with crowds.

Attention to detail; basic math or score familiarity is helpful.

Please watch this orientation video:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1U8LMgMc_yVBATFI1hQDmgCdGSl0XPbil/view?usp=drive_link 

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Thank you for taking the time to complete the clearance process in order to volunteer with Special Olympics Southern California. We appreciate your time and dedication to our athletes!

A member of our staff will initiate your Background Check to complete your volunteer clearance. Once your Background Check is eligible, an SOSC staff member will contact you with next steps. Please reach out to volunteer@sosc.org if you have any questions, or if there is a delay in your clearance.

Thank you for taking the time to complete the clearance process in order to volunteer with Special Olympics Southern California. We appreciate your time and dedication to our athletes!

A member of our staff will initiate your Background Check to complete your volunteer clearance. Once your Background Check is eligible, an SOSC staff member will contact you with next steps. Please reach out to volunteer@sosc.org if you have any questions, or if there is a delay in your clearance.

An SOSC staff member will reach out and instruct on next steps which include sport-specific online training, a waiver, and Mandated Reporter Training.

Thank you for taking the time to complete the clearance process in order to volunteer with Special Olympics Southern California. We appreciate your time and dedication to our athletes!

Please reach out to volunteer@sosc.org if you have any questions, or if there is a delay in your clearance.

An SOSC staff member will reach out and instruct on next steps which include sport-specific online training, a waiver, and Mandated Reporter Training.

WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS

Fundraising Ambassadors play a vital role in spreading awareness of SOSC’s mission by engaging with the public at fundraising events, presentations, and outreach opportunities. Their efforts directly support fundraising and awareness opportunities while building broader community support.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

·         Represent SOSC at fundraising events, community gatherings, and lunch & learn sessions

·         Distribute informational materials and answer questions about SOSC programs, fundraising opportunities, and athlete involvement

·         Manage funds and pledge forms at fundraising events, such as Tip-A-Cop events

·         Assist in identifying and encouraging prospective volunteers, event participants, and athletes (individuals with intellectual disabilities) to join SOSC programs

·         Collaborate with SOSC staff to tailor messaging based on the event audience

·         Report on outreach efforts, fundraising, and engagement results post-event

TRAINING & SUPPORT

·         Training provided by SOSC staff or regional volunteer coordinator

·         Ongoing support and updated messaging guidance for events

·         Access to SOSC marketing materials, banners, brochures, and giveaways

COMMITMENT & WORK SITE

·         Flexible volunteer commitment: events occur on weekdays, evenings, and/or weekends

·         Events may take place at restaurants, law enforcement offices, community centers, businesses, or public events across Southern California

·         Volunteers may choose events based on availability and interest

·         Attend minimum of 6 event per calendar year

QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS & REQUIREMENTS

·         Minimum age of 18.

·         Comfortable speaking to individuals and groups in a friendly, engaging manner

·         Passion for promoting inclusion and the mission of SOSC

·         Access to transportation to and from event sites

·         Capacity to carry 30lbs

·         General understanding of SOSC programs & Events (Training Provided)

VOLUNTEER PERKS

·         Make a measurable impact by expanding awareness and growing the SOSC community

·         Resume Building: develop public speaking, outreach, and communication skills

·         Meet people passionate about inclusion and disability advocacy

·         Be part of a movement that creates joy and empowerment through sports

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A member of our staff will initiate your Background Check to complete your clearance. Once your Background Check is eligible, an SOSC staff member will contact you with next steps. Please reach out to volunteer@sosc.org if you have any questions, or if there is a delay in your clearance.

Key Responsibilities:

Qualifications:

A member of our staff will initiate your Background Check to complete your clearance. Once your Background Check is eligible, an SOSC staff member will contact you with next steps. Please reach out to volunteer@sosc.org if you have any questions, or if there is a delay in your clearance.

A member of our staff will initiate your Background Check to complete your clearance. Once your Background Check is eligible, an SOSC staff member will contact you with next steps. Please reach out to volunteer@sosc.org if you have any questions, or if there is a delay in your clearance.

ur vision is to promote acceptance, inclusion and well-being for people with intellectual disabilities through sports. Knowledge and/or coaching experience in the sport you are interested in coaching is preferred. Click on the START REGISTRATION  button (top right or bottom right) to become pre-qualified for a volunteering role.

Key Responsibilities

After completing the required qualifications successfully, a member of our staff will contact you about next steps. 

Thank you for taking the time to renew your volunteer clearance with Special Olympics Southern California. We appreciate your time and dedication to our athletes. 

A member of our staff will initiate your Background Check to complete your volunteer clearance. Once your Background Check is eligible, SOSC staff will contact you about next steps. 

We’re looking for volunteers to help us organize our San Luis Obispo office storage. This is a one‑day, one‑time office volunteer shift focused on re-organizing our equipment storage area so it’s event‑ready for the seasons ahead!

Volunteers will help unpack, reorganize, assemble, and sort materials including:

This shift will take place at our San Luis Obispo office, is hands‑on but not physically strenuous, and is a great way to support our programs behind the scenes. Training and instructions will be provided on site, no experience needed!

Thank you for taking the time to complete the clearance process in order to volunteer with Special Olympics Southern California. We appreciate your time and dedication to our athletes!

A member of our staff will initiate your Background Check to complete your volunteer clearance. Once your Background Check is eligible, an SOSC staff member will contact you with next steps. Please reach out to volunteer@sosc.org if you have any questions, or if there is a delay in your clearance.

Thank you for taking the time to complete the clearance process in order to volunteer with Special Olympics Southern California. We appreciate your time and dedication to our athletes!

A member of our staff will initiate your Background Check to complete your volunteer clearance. Once your Background Check is eligible, an SOSC staff member will contact you with next steps. Please reach out to volunteer@sosc.org if you have any questions, or if there is a delay in your clearance.

Thank you for taking the time to complete the clearance process in order to volunteer with Special Olympics Southern California. We appreciate your time and dedication to our athletes!

Please reach out to volunteer@sosc.org if you have any questions, or if there is a delay in your clearance.

Thank you for taking the time to complete the clearance process in order to volunteer with Special Olympics Southern California. We appreciate your time and dedication to our athletes!

Please reach out to volunteer@sosc.org if you have any questions, or if there is a delay in your clearance.

We’re looking for volunteers to help us organize our Ventura office storage. This is a one‑day, one‑time office volunteer shift focused on re-organizing our equipment storage area so it’s event‑ready for the seasons ahead!

Volunteers will help unpack, reorganize, assemble, and sort materials including:

This shift will take place at our Ventura office, is hands‑on but not physically strenuous, and is a great way to support our programs behind the scenes. Training and instructions will be provided on site, no experience needed!

GOAL/IMPACT

Special Olympics Southern California (SOSC) is dedicated to creating opportunities for our athletes to find strength, success, confidence, and joy on and off the playing field. Making each competition meaningful to the athletes and to their families is important.

Volunteer Ambassadors play a vital role in spreading awareness of SOSC’s mission by engaging with the public at community events, presentations, and outreach opportunities. Their efforts directly support the recruitment of volunteers and participants while building broader community support.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

·         Represent SOSC at tabling events, community gatherings, and lunch & learn sessions

·         Distribute informational materials and answer questions about SOSC programs, volunteer opportunities, and athlete involvement

·         Share stories about the impact of SOSC to inspire volunteer sign-ups and community support

·         Assist in identifying and encouraging prospective volunteers, businesses, and athletes (individuals with intellectual disabilities) to join SOSC programs

·         Collaborate with SOSC staff to tailor messaging based on the event audience

·         Report on outreach efforts and engagement results post-event

TRAINING & SUPPORT

·         Training provided by SOSC staff or regional volunteer coordinator

·         Ongoing support and updated messaging guidance for events

·         Access to SOSC marketing materials, banners, brochures, and giveaways

COMMITMENT & WORK SITE

·         Flexible volunteer commitment: events occur on weekdays, evenings, and/or weekends

·         Events may take place at schools, community centers, businesses, or public festivals across SOSC

·         Volunteers may choose events based on availability and interest

QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS & REQUIREMENTS

·         Minimum age 18 years old or older.

·         Comfortable speaking to individuals and groups in a friendly, engaging manner

·         Passion for promoting inclusion and the mission of SOSC

·         Access to transportation to and from event sites

BENEFITS

·         Make a measurable impact by expanding awareness and growing the SOSC community

·         Develop public speaking, outreach, and communication skills

·         Meet people passionate about inclusion and disability advocacy

·         Be part of a movement that creates joy and empowerment through sports