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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Help us throw an unforgettable celebration for our amazing athletes! Volunteers are needed to help set up and keep the fun going during this high-energy event.

Volunteer Responsibilities Include:

Assisting with setup and organization of the celebration area

Supervising and supporting athletes during the festivities

Bringing the excitement—cheering on athletes and joining in the fun!

Training/Orientation will be provided. No experience needed.

Your energy and encouragement help make this celebration a moment to remember. Come be a part of the joy!

Be a part of fueling our athletes by volunteering with Athlete Food Services! Your help ensures that every competitor and coach receives a well-deserved meal in a welcoming environment.

Volunteer Responsibilities Include:

Serving prepared plates to seated athletes and coaches (meals are pre-plated by CSULB staff)

Providing friendly, efficient service during meal times

Clearing tables and resetting for the next group after each meal session

Training/Orientation will be provided. No experience needed.

Your teamwork and hospitality make a big difference in the athlete experience—thank you for lending a hand!

Be a part of fueling our athletes by volunteering with Athlete Food Services! Your help ensures that every competitor and coach receives a well-deserved meal in a welcoming environment.

Volunteer Responsibilities Include:

Serving prepared plates to seated athletes and coaches (meals are pre-plated by CSULB staff)

Providing friendly, efficient service during meal times

Clearing tables and resetting for the next group after each meal session

Training/Orientation will be provided. No experience needed.

Your teamwork and hospitality make a big difference in the athlete experience—thank you for lending a hand!

Be a part of fueling our athletes by volunteering with Athlete Food Services! Your help ensures that every competitor and coach receives a well-deserved meal in a welcoming environment.

Volunteer Responsibilities Include:

Serving prepared plates to seated athletes and coaches (meals are pre-plated by CSULB staff)

Providing friendly, efficient service during meal times

Clearing tables and resetting for the next group after each meal session

Training/Orientation will be provided. No experience needed.

Your teamwork and hospitality make a big difference in the athlete experience—thank you for lending a hand!

Be a part of fueling our athletes by volunteering with Athlete Food Services! Your help ensures that every competitor and coach receives a well-deserved meal in a welcoming environment.

Volunteer Responsibilities Include:

Serving prepared plates to seated athletes and coaches (meals are pre-plated by CSULB staff)

Providing friendly, efficient service during meal times

Clearing tables and resetting for the next group after each meal session

Training/Orientation will be provided. No experience needed.

Your teamwork and hospitality make a big difference in the athlete experience—thank you for lending a hand!

Be a part of fueling our athletes by volunteering with Athlete Food Services! Your help ensures that every competitor and coach receives a well-deserved meal in a welcoming environment.

Volunteer Responsibilities Include:

Serving prepared plates to seated athletes and coaches (meals are pre-plated by CSULB staff)

Providing friendly, efficient service during meal times

Clearing tables and resetting for the next group after each meal session

Training/Orientation will be provided. No experience needed.

Your teamwork and hospitality make a big difference in the athlete experience—thank you for lending a hand!

Be a part of fueling our athletes by volunteering with Athlete Food Services! Your help ensures that every competitor and coach receives a well-deserved meal in a welcoming environment.

Volunteer Responsibilities Include:

Serving prepared plates to seated athletes and coaches (meals are pre-plated by CSULB staff)

Providing friendly, efficient service during meal times

Clearing tables and resetting for the next group after each meal session

Training/Orientation will be provided. No experience needed.

Your teamwork and hospitality make a big difference in the athlete experience—thank you for lending a hand!

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Be a key part of the competition by helping athletes get ready to shine! As an Athlete Staging Volunteer, you'll ensure each participant is prepared and in the right place at the right time.

Volunteer Responsibilities Include:

Assisting with final event preparations

Helping organize and stage athletes before their events

Escorting athletes to their competition areas with encouragement and support

Training/Orientation will be provided. No experience needed.

Your role helps keep everything running smoothly—we couldn’t do this without you!

Be a key part of the competition by helping athletes get ready to shine! As an Athlete Staging Volunteer, you'll ensure each participant is prepared and in the right place at the right time.

Volunteer Responsibilities Include:

Assisting with final event preparations

Helping organize and stage athletes before their events

Escorting athletes to their competition areas with encouragement and support

Training/Orientation will be provided. No experience needed.

Your role helps keep everything running smoothly—we couldn’t do this without you!

Be a key part of the competition by helping athletes get ready to shine! As an Athlete Staging Volunteer, you'll ensure each participant is prepared and in the right place at the right time.

Volunteer Responsibilities Include:

Assisting with final event preparations

Helping organize and stage athletes before their events

Escorting athletes to their competition areas with encouragement and support

Training/Orientation will be provided. No experience needed.

Your role helps keep everything running smoothly—we couldn’t do this without you!

Be a key part of the competition by helping athletes get ready to shine! As an Athlete Staging Volunteer, you'll ensure each participant is prepared and in the right place at the right time.

Volunteer Responsibilities Include:

Assisting with final event preparations

Helping organize and stage athletes before their events

Escorting athletes to their competition areas with encouragement and support

Training/Orientation will be provided. No experience needed.

Your role helps keep everything running smoothly—we couldn’t do this without you!

Celebrate the achievements of our incredible athletes by volunteering in the awards area! Your support helps create a smooth and memorable awards experience.

Volunteer Responsibilities Include:

Assisting with the organization and flow of athletes in the awards tent

Helping manage the lineup and presentation process

Ensuring athletes are recognized and celebrated for their accomplishments

Training/Orientation will be provided. No experience needed.

Your efforts make these special moments possible—thank you for being part of the team! We couldn’t do this without you!

Celebrate the achievements of our incredible athletes by volunteering in the awards area! Your support helps create a smooth and memorable awards experience.

Volunteer Responsibilities Include:

Assisting with the organization and flow of athletes in the awards tent

Helping manage the lineup and presentation process

Ensuring athletes are recognized and celebrated for their accomplishments

Training/Orientation will be provided. No experience needed.

Your efforts make these special moments possible—thank you for being part of the team! We couldn’t do this without you!

Celebrate the achievements of our incredible athletes by volunteering in the awards area! Your support helps create a smooth and memorable awards experience.

Volunteer Responsibilities Include:

Assisting with the organization and flow of athletes in the awards tent

Helping manage the lineup and presentation process

Ensuring athletes are recognized and celebrated for their accomplishments

Training/Orientation will be provided. No experience needed.

Your efforts make these special moments possible—thank you for being part of the team! We couldn’t do this without you!

Celebrate the achievements of our incredible athletes by volunteering in the awards area! Your support helps create a smooth and memorable awards experience.

Volunteer Responsibilities Include:

Assisting with the organization and flow of athletes in the awards tent

Helping manage the lineup and presentation process

Ensuring athletes are recognized and celebrated for their accomplishments

Training/Orientation will be provided. No experience needed.

Your efforts make these special moments possible—thank you for being part of the team! We couldn’t do this without you!

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Join the excitement on the court by volunteering as a Basketball Scorekeeper! You'll be part of the action, helping track the game and support our athletes.

Volunteer Responsibilities Include:

Assisting with court set-up before games

Keeping accurate score and time during games

Cheering on athletes and creating a fun, positive atmosphere

Training/Orientation will be provided. No experience needed.

Your attention and enthusiasm keep the game going—we couldn’t do this without you!

Join the excitement on the court by volunteering as a Basketball Scorekeeper! You'll be part of the action, helping track the game and support our athletes.

Volunteer Responsibilities Include:

Assisting with court set-up before games

Keeping accurate score and time during games

Cheering on athletes and creating a fun, positive atmosphere

Training/Orientation will be provided. No experience needed.

Your attention and enthusiasm keep the game going—we couldn’t do this without you!

Join the excitement on the court by volunteering as a Basketball Scorekeeper! You'll be part of the action, helping track the game and support our athletes.

Volunteer Responsibilities Include:

Assisting with court set-up before games

Cheering on athletes and creating a fun, positive atmosphere

Training/Orientation will be provided. No experience needed.

Your attention and enthusiasm keep the game going—we couldn’t do this without you!

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Manage Power point Presentations & music for the program.

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Because of the nature of this role with financial processing, once your registration is complete, a member of Special Olympics will initiate a Background Check on your behalf to ensure you are Class A cleared with our organization. 

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Help guests capture fun memories! Volunteers will greet attendees, assist with face-in-hole photo cutouts, take pictures using guests’ phones, and keep the area cheerful and tidy.
Ideal for: Friendly, outgoing individuals who enjoy interacting with people of all ages and abilities. No photography experience needed. Orientation provided.

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Help guests capture fun memories! Volunteers will greet attendees, assist with face-in-hole photo cutouts, take pictures using guests’ phones, and keep the area cheerful and tidy.
Ideal for: Friendly, outgoing individuals who enjoy interacting with people of all ages and abilities. No photography experience needed. Orientation provided.

Be the voice of the Summer Games and bring the excitement to life on social media! As a Social Media & Documentation ambassador, you’ll capture unforgettable moments—whether it’s action shots, posed pics, or fun snapshots with social media props—and we will share them directly on SOSC’s official accounts. Plus, you’ll engage with attendees, encouraging them to join the conversation and share their experiences with you. Help spread the energy, inspire the community, and make the Summer Games trend like never before!

Must have your own smart phone and be capable of recording photos and videos and transferring them to other mobile devices via texting or uploading. Social media and/or media relations experience preferred but not required. Must be comfortable approaching and talking to spectators, athletes and coaches. Will need All Access Wristband and will be given photo credential when checking in at the media center.

Be the voice of the Summer Games and bring the excitement to life on social media! As a Social Media & Documentation ambassador, you’ll capture unforgettable moments—whether it’s action shots, posed pics, or fun snapshots with social media props—and we will share them directly on SOSC’s official accounts. Plus, you’ll engage with attendees, encouraging them to join the conversation and share their experiences with you. Help spread the energy, inspire the community, and make the Summer Games trend like never before!

Must have your own smart phone and be capable of recording photos and videos and transferring them to other mobile devices via texting or uploading. Social media and/or media relations experience preferred but not required. Must be comfortable approaching and talking to spectators, athletes and coaches. Will need All Access Wristband and will be given photo credential when checking in at the media center.

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Assist with coordinating talent; grouping delegations for parade; keeping parade moving; breakdown post-ceremony

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Communicate fluently in American Sign Language (ASL).

Provide ASL interpretation during the Opening Ceremony to ensure full access and inclusion for athletes and attendees who are Deaf or hard of hearing.

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Sunday (Dog Pound Volunteer Check-in)

This position will be retrieving all banners and signage that is spread throughout the CSULB Campus, and helping to organize and put away banners for storage. Please expect to walk and stand on your feet through the shift.

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Join us as a Swimming Awards Volunteer and help celebrate the achievements of our athletes! In this rewarding role, you'll play a key part in ensuring the awards ceremonies run smoothly and professionally.

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Join us as a Swimming Awards Volunteer and help celebrate the achievements of our athletes! In this rewarding role, you'll play a key part in ensuring the awards ceremonies run smoothly and professionally.

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Swimming Competition Volunteer Opportunity

Dive into the action and support our athletes by volunteering at the swimming competition! Volunteers play a key role in ensuring a smooth, exciting event for everyone involved.

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Training/Orientation will be provided. No experience needed.

Your support helps fuel the spirit of the competition—we couldn’t make a splash without you

Swimming Competition Volunteer Opportunity

Dive into the action and support our athletes by volunteering at the swimming competition! Volunteers play a key role in ensuring a smooth, exciting event for everyone involved.

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Training/Orientation will be provided. No experience needed.

Your support helps fuel the spirit of the competition—we couldn’t make a splash without you

The Young Athletes Program (YAP) is an inclusive sport and play-based program designed for children ages 2–7 with intellectual disabilities and their peers. The program introduces basic motor skills—such as running, jumping,

The Young Athletes Program (YAP) is an inclusive sport and play-based program designed for children ages 2–7 with intellectual disabilities and their peers. The program introduces basic motor skills—such as running, jumping,

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Join us for an exciting day of bocce and help make the competition a success! Volunteers are essential to the smooth operation of this event and will receive their shift assignments on the morning of the competition.

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Training/Orientation will be provided. No experience needed.

Your time and enthusiasm help create a fun and inclusive atmosphere for everyone. We couldn’t do it without you—thank you for being part of the team!

Join us for an exciting day of bocce and help make the competition a success! Volunteers are essential to the smooth operation of this event and will receive their shift assignments on the morning of the competition.

Volunteer Responsibilities May Include:

Training/Orientation will be provided. No experience needed.

Your time and enthusiasm help create a fun and inclusive atmosphere for everyone. We couldn’t do it without you—thank you for being part of the team!

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.

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.

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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.

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.