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!

Additional Details: Adult Unified Partners are between the ages of 18 and 99. We are currently looking for Unified Partners to join the sports highlighted below: Spring Season: Unified Bocce, Unified Flag Football Summer Season: Unified Bowling Fall Season: Unified Golf Winter Season: Unified Floorball Instructions: Click on the REGISTER button (top right or bottom right).

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!

Additional Details: Adult Unified Partners are between the ages of 18 and 99. We are currently looking for Unified Partners to join the sports highlighted below: Spring Season: Unified Bocce, Unified Flag Football Summer Season: Unified Bowling Fall Season: Unified Golf Winter Season: Unified Floorball Instructions: Click on the REGISTER button (top right or bottom right).

ResponsibilitiesBring game results to Venue ManagerCommunicate with GMT and Venue Manager to support whatever is needed to keep the competition running smoothly.Post game scores Setup and stage for awards ceremonyAssist with breakdown of venue

ResponsibilitiesRenders first aid, additional patient care, and triage within his/her scope of practice and professional standards, assignment of work, and capability of the location.Must possess a current EMT certification.

Responsibilities Assist scrimmages during the eventMay include setting up equipment, running specific skills stations, monitoring the field of play Serve as a time/scorekeeper or supporting other sports related functionsReflect the current score by using our flip scoreboard.

No prior experience needed, we will train you the morning of the event!

Responsibilities Assist directly with the Individual Skills CompetitionMay include setting up equipment, running specific skills stations, monitoring the field of play Running challenges and recording the score of each participant.

Prior experience is not necessary, we will train you the morning of the event!

ResponsibilitiesResponsible for organizing, sorting, recording and distributing awards to athletes.

ResponsibilitiesAssist with breaking down Floorball Venue.

ResponsibilitiesAssist with distributing lunches to registered athletes and volunteers.

ResponsibilitiesAssist with setting up Floorball VenueUnloading supplies and equipmentPosting signage around the venue

Responsibilities Assist with the overall check-in/out of volunteers, using available technology.Directs volunteers to their respective functional areas after volunteer has checked-in to carry out their duties and responsibilities.Assist with team check-in (Follow protocol set for teams to follow to ensure that they check-in upon arrival at the venue)May be assigned to other areas to provide limited support after volunteer check-in.

Responsibilities:

Assist Bullpen Manager and Bullpen Race Managers staging athletes in their race heats. Great opportunity to work one-on-one with athletes.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Active position. Should be able to work under pressure.Willingness to work in heat, sun, and other weather conditions.

REPORTS TO:

Bullpen Manager

Responsibilities:

Manage the staging of athletes.Oversee all volunteers assigned to BullpenGreat opportunity to work one-on-one with athletes.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Work well under pressure Ability to manage a large group of volunteersAbility to troubleshoot effectively.

REPORTS TO:

Athletics Competition Director. (Venue Manager) Works in collaboration with Start Line Coordinator, Volunteer Coordinator.

Responsibilities:

Manage all volunteers assigned to roles at the Finish Line.Work in collaboration with Start Line Coordinator to run races.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Active position Work well under pressure.Ability to manage a large group of volunteer.Ability to troubleshoot effectively. General understanding of competition rules.

REPORTS TO:

Athletics Competition Director (Venue Manager). Works in collaboration with Start Line Coordinator.

Responsibilities:

Record times of athletes at Finish Line of traces.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Willingness to work in heat, sun, or other weather conditions. Organized.

REPORTS TO:

Finish line Coordinator

Responsibilities:

Manage start of races.Work in collaboration with Bullpen Manager and Bullpen Race Managers to receive athletes.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Active position Work well under pressure Ability to manage volunteersAbility to troubleshoot effectively. General understanding of competition rules.

REPORTS TO:

Athletics Competition Director. Works in collaboration with Finish Line Coordinator.

Responsibilities:

Work as part of a team to time races.Great way to interact with athletes and experience to joy of victory in every race!

QUALIFICATIONS:

Work as part of a team. Experience in using stop watch.Willingness to work in sun, heat, and other weather conditions.

REPORTS TO:

Finish Line Coordinator

Responsibilities:

Help with giving Starting Line & Finish line coordinators a break and take over responsibilities along with assist with Track needs Manage start of races.Work in collaboration with Bullpen Manager and Bullpen Race Managers to receive athletes.Oversee all volunteers assigned to Start Line.Assist with managing all volunteers assigned to roles at the Finish Line.Work in collaboration with Start Line Coordinator to run races.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Work as part of a team. Experience in using stop watch.Willingness to work in sun, heat, and other weather conditions.Ability to troubleshoot effectively. General understanding of competition rules.

REPORTS TO:

Athletics Competition Director

Responsibilities:

Oversee the athletics Venue for racingProvide thorough training to volunteers supporting the event

TRAINING:

Must attend training prior to event day. Responsible for training of Athletics Venue Volunteers on event day.

REPORTS TO:

Athletics Competition Director

Responsibilities:

Collaborate with Awards Manager Oversee volunteers assigned to Awards Ceremony.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Outgoing. Organized. Ability to coordinate volunteers, athletes, families for meaningful awards experience.

REPORTS TO:

Awards Venue Manager

Responsibilities:

Responsible for organizing, sorting, recording and distributing awards.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Attention to detail, organized, ability to work well under pressure, good people skills.

REPORTS TO:

Awards Venue Manager.

Responsibilities:

Manage recording of results from all track & field events.Oversee all volunteers assigned as Awards Assistants.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Willingness to work in heat, sun, or other weather conditions. Organized.

REPORTS TO:

Athletics Competition Director

Volunteer Responsibilities:

Set up Delegation Check-InOversee Delegation Check-In for all teamsHand out team packets and record scratches/ record number of players in attendance Come out and have fun!

Responsibilities:

Assist Long Jump Event by taking accurate measurement of athletes jumps.Provide athletes measurements to the recorder. 

QUALIFICATIONS:

Willingness to work in heat, sun or other weather conditions.

REPORTS TO:

Long Jump Venue Manager

Responsibilities:

Assist Long Jump Event by raking dirt smooth after athletes completes jump. This must be done quickly to ensure a timely event.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Willingness to work in heat, sun or other weather conditions.

REPORTS TO:

Long Jump Venue Manager

Responsibilities:

Assist Long Jump Event by recording the distance of Athletes jumps.Work collaboratively with those who are taking measurements. 

QUALIFICATIONS:

Willingness to work in heat, sun or other weather conditions.

REPORTS TO:

Long Jump Venue Manager

Responsibilities:

Oversee Long Jump competitionOversee all volunteers assigned as Long Jump Assistants.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Understanding of Special Olympics Athletics Rules of Competition. Ability to troubleshoot and handle potential disputes.

REPORTS TO:

Athletics Venue Manager

Responsibilities:

Shag balls that go out of the field. Helps keep the game stay on track.

REPORTS TO:

Bullpen Manager

Responsibilities:

Assist athletes from staging area to throwing area. Coordinate with bullpen on getting  athletes ready and staged.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Organized, ability to work with others. Working with individuals with disabilities desired, but not required.

REPORTS TO:

Bullpen Manager

Responsibilities:

Assist in execution of Shot Put Competition.Specific roles assigned on event day.Accurately input Athletes correct data.Collaborate with volunteers measuring Athletes distance.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Willingness to work in heat, sun or other weather conditions.

REPORTS TO:

Shot Put Venue Manager

Responsibilities:

Assist in execution of Shot Put Competition.Specific roles assigned on event day.Accurately input Athletes correct data.Collaborate with volunteers measuring Athletes distance.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Willingness to work in heat, sun or other weather conditions.

REPORTS TO:

Shot Put Venue Manager

Responsibilities:

Oversee Shot Put competitionOversee all volunteers assigned as Shot Put Assistants.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Understanding of Special Olympics Athletics Rules of Competition. Ability to troubleshoot and handle potential disputes.

REPORTS TO:

Athletics Venue Manager

Responsibilities:

Shag balls that go out of the field. Helps keep the game stay on track.

REPORTS TO:

Bullpen Manager

Responsibilities:

Assist athletes from staging area to throwing area. Coordinate with bullpen on getting  athletes ready and staged.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Organized, ability to work with others. Working with individuals with disabilities desired, but not required.

REPORTS TO:

Bullpen Manager

Responsibilities:

Assist in execution of Softball Throw Competition.Specific roles assigned on event day.Accurately measure athletes shot put distance.Collaborate with Recorders of Athletes distance. 

QUALIFICATIONS:

Willingness to work in heat, sun or other weather conditions.

REPORTS TO:

Softball Throw Venue Manager

Responsibilities:

Assist in execution of Softball Throw Competition.Specific roles assigned on event day.Accurately input Athletes correct data.Collaborate with volunteers measuring Athletes distance.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Willingness to work in heat, sun or other weather conditions.

REPORTS TO:

Softball Throw Venue Manager

Responsibilities:

Oversee Softball competitionOversee all volunteers assigned as Softball Throw Assistants.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Understanding of Special Olympics Athletics Rules of Competition. Ability to troubleshoot and handle potential disputes.

REPORTS TO:

Athletics Venue Manager

Responsibilities:

Setup Flag Football Field following guide by measuring and placing pylons and cones

Responsibilities:

Take note of score on score card during flag football games.

Qualifications:

Knowledge of scorekeeping or Flag Football

Responsibilities:

Assist with organizing lunches for teams, volunteers, and officialsPass out lunches to correct teams accordingly

Responsibilities:

MUST BRING OWN PHOTOGRAPY EQUIPMENTcapture athletes at opening ceremony, competing, and awards.

Responsibilities:

Renders first aid, additional patient care, and triage within his/her scope of practice and professional standards, assignment of work, and capability of the location.

Qualifications:

First Aid certification minimally needed.Willingness to work in heat, sun, or other weather conditions

Responsibilities:

Collaborate with Venue Manager on Layout Oversee timeliness of heats and organize athletes by announcing heats.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Outgoing. Organized. Ability to coordinate volunteers, athletes, families for meaningful awards experience.

REPORTS TO: Swimming Venue Manager.

Responsibilities:

Assist athletes from staging area to pool. Coordinate with bullpen on getting  athletes ready and staged.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Organized, ability to work with others. Working with individuals with disabilities desired but not required.

REPORTS TO: Bullpen Manager

Responsibilities:

Collaborate with Awards Manager Oversee volunteers assigned to Awards Ceremony

QUALIFICATIONS:

Outgoing, organizedAbility to coordinate volunteers, athletes, families for meaningful awards experience.

REPORTS TO:

Swimming Awards Venue Manager

Responsibilities:

Responsible for organizing, sorting, recording and distributing awards.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Attention to detail, organized Ability to work well under pressure

REPORTS TO:

Awards Venue Manager.

Responsibilities:

Manage recording of results from all track & field events.Oversee all volunteers assigned as Awards Assistants.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Outgoing and organized Ability to coordinate volunteers, athletes, families for meaningful awards experience.

REPORTS TO:

Swimming Competition Director

Responsibilities:

Assist Bullpen Manager and Bullpen Swim Managers staging athletes in their swim heats. Great opportunity to work one-on-one with athletes.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Active position. Should be able to work under pressure, in heat, sun, and other weather conditions.

REPORTS TO: Bullpen Manager

Responsibilities:

Manage the staging of athletes.Oversee all volunteers assigned to Bullpen.Great opportunity to work one-on-one with athletes.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Work well under pressure Ability to manage a large group of volunteersAbility to troubleshoot effectively.

REPORTS TO:

Swimming Competition Director (Venue Manager).Works in collaboration with Start Line Coordinator.

Responsibilities:

Manage start of races / laps.Work in collaboration with Bullpen Manager and Bullpen Race Managers to receive athletes.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Active position Work well under pressureAbility to manage volunteers Ability to troubleshoot effectively. General understanding of competition rules.

REPORTS TO:

Swimming Venue Manager. Works in collaboration with Bullpen Manager

Responsibilities:

Manage start of races / laps.Work in collaboration with Bullpen Manager and Bullpen Race Managers to receive athletes.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Active position Work well under pressureAbility to manage volunteers Ability to troubleshoot effectively. General understanding of competition rules.

REPORTS TO:

Swimming Venue Manager. Works in collaboration with Bullpen Manager

Responsibilities:

Work as part of a team to time swim races.Great way to interact with athletes and experience the joy of victory in every race!

QUALIFICATIONS:

Work as part of a team. Experience in using stop watch.

REPORTS TO: Finish line Coordinator

Responsibilities:

Help Setup the venue and event including distributing signage, setting up tables, and chairsPreparing grounds for competition

Qualifications:

Ability to lift heavy objectsWillingness to work in heat, sun, or other weather conditions

Responsibilities:

Help tear down and load event equipment

Qualifications:

Ability to lift heavy objectsWillingness to work in heat, sun, or other weather conditions

Responsibilities:

Assist volunteers with the check-In process.Provide volunteer direction to where they will be supporting the event.

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!

We are currently looking for volunteers to assist with the sports highlighted below: Spring Season: Athletics (Track & Field), Basketball, Bocce, Flag Football, Swimming Summer Season: Bowling Fall Season: Golf, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Volleyball Winter Season: Floorball Key Responsibilities: Assist Head Coach in creating, organizing and conducting a comprehensive sports training program. Train athletes during scheduled practice times as well as accompany team to competitions. Create and maintain a positive and fun environment for all athletes. Commitment: This position requires approximately 2+ hours per week for an 8-10 week season. Instructions: Click on the REGISTER button (top right or bottom right) to start the process. You will need to complete and submit all required qualifications. Once you have submitted all qualifications, you will need to click on the REGISTER button again to complete your registration. When complete, you will now see an UNREGISTER button. A local staff member will reach out to you with next steps. Next Steps:

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!

We are currently looking for volunteers to assist with the sports highlighted below: Spring Season: Athletics (Track & Field), Basketball, Bocce, Flag Football, Swimming Summer Season: Bowling Fall Season: Golf, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Volleyball Winter Season: Floorball Key Responsibilities: Assist Head Coach in creating, organizing and conducting a comprehensive sports training program. Train athletes during scheduled practice times as well as accompany team to competitions. Create and maintain a positive and fun environment for all athletes. Commitment: This position requires approximately 2+ hours per week for an 8-10 week season. Instructions: Click on the REGISTER button (top right or bottom right) to start the process. You will need to complete and submit all required qualifications. Once you have submitted all qualifications, you will need to click on the REGISTER button again to complete your registration. When complete, you will now see an UNREGISTER button. A local staff member will reach out to you with next steps. Next Steps:

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

Responsibilities:

Work directly with our Programs Manager to plan and prepare for all things necessary to host local competitions.

Responsibilities:

Work directly with our Programs Manager to plan and prepare for all things necessary to host local competitions.

Responsibilities:

Work directly with our Programs Manager to plan and prepare for all things necessary to host local competitions.

Key Responsibilities:

Assist with processing office invoices Maintain office supplies and inventory Assist with maintaining sports equipment and fundraising supplies Work with Development Director and Sports Manager on upcoming events Prep and send invitations, packets, and other mailings

Qualifications:

High level of proficiency using Microsoft software: Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, and other software. Must be highly organized and detail oriented. Have excellent written and verbal communication.Must be enrolled in college or university level courses at the time of internship. Instructions: Click on the REGISTER button (top right or bottom right) to start the process. You will need to complete and submit all required qualifications. Once you have submitted all qualifications, you will need to click on the REGISTER button again to complete your registration. When complete, you will now see an UNREGISTER button. A local staff member will reach out to you with next steps. Next Steps:

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:

Assist with fundraising events – Polar Plunge, Tip A Cops, Give A Palooza, and Fired Up Dinner Assist with all aspects of events, planning, organization, follow-up and execution Assist with procuring in-kind donations Manage event supplies and inventory Assist with social media related to event Develop and send sponsor letters, thank you letters and other forms of communication Develop flyers and posters for events

Qualifications:

High level of proficiency using Microsoft software: Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, and other software. Must be highly organized and detail oriented. Have excellent written and verbal communication.Must be enrolled in college or university level courses at the time of internship. Instructions: Click on the REGISTER button (top right or bottom right) to start the process. You will need to complete and submit all required qualifications. Once you have submitted all qualifications, you will need to click on the REGISTER button again to complete your registration. When complete, you will now see an UNREGISTER button. A local staff member will reach out to you with next steps. Next Steps:

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.

Responsibilities:Assist with all aspects of events or competition, planning, logistics, volunteer recruitment and execution of events day-ofManage event supplies and inventoryAdministrative support to sports programsAssist with social media related to eventVolunteer directly with athletesDevelop flyers and posters for events 
Qualifications:High level of proficiency using Microsoft software: Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, etc.Must be highly organized and detail oriented.Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills.Must be enrolled in college or university level courses at the time of internship.This is a remote position.
Instructions: Click on the REGISTER button (top right or bottom right) to start the process. You will need to complete and submit all required qualifications. Once you have submitted all qualifications, you will need to click on the REGISTER button again to complete your registration. When complete, you will now see an UNREGISTER button. A local staff member will reach out to you with next steps. Next Steps:

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.

Responsibilities:

Work directly with our Programs Manager to support local coaches with practices, rosters and assistance.With direction from program staff, support head coaches with roster, equipment, and uniform management. Assist with coordinating transportation for athletes to competitions and opening consistent pathways of communication.

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

Assist athletes with skill development Train athletes during scheduled practice times as well as accompany team to competitions Create and maintain a positive and fun environment for all athletes

 

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

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!

We are currently looking for volunteers to assist with the sports highlighted below: Spring Season: Athletics (Track & Field), Basketball, Bocce, Flag Football, Swimming Summer Season: Bowling Fall Season: Golf, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Volleyball Winter Season: Floorball Key Responsibilities: Assist Head Coach and Coaches with non-sports training activities as assigned. Will not serve in any coaching capacity or provide sports training instruction to athletes. Create and maintain a positive and fun environment for all athletes. Non-leadership role. Commitment: This position requires approximately 2+ hours per week for an 8-10 week season. Instructions: Click on the REGISTER button (top right or bottom right) to start the process. You will need to complete and submit all required qualifications. Once you have submitted all qualifications, you will need to click on the REGISTER button again to complete your registration. When complete, you will now see an UNREGISTER button. A local staff member will reach out to you with next steps. Next Steps:

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!

We are currently looking for volunteers to assist with the sports highlighted below: Spring Season: Athletics (Track & Field), Basketball, Bocce, Flag Football, Swimming Summer Season: Bowling Fall Season: Golf, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Volleyball Winter Season: Floorball Key Responsibilities: Assist Head Coach and Coaches with non-sports training activities as assigned. Will not serve in any coaching capacity or provide sports training instruction to athletes. Create and maintain a positive and fun environment for all athletes. Non-leadership role. Commitment: This position requires approximately 2+ hours per week for an 8-10 week season. Instructions: Click on the REGISTER button (top right or bottom right) to start the process. You will need to complete and submit all required qualifications. Once you have submitted all qualifications, you will need to click on the REGISTER button again to complete your registration. When complete, you will now see an UNREGISTER button. A local staff member will reach out to you with next steps. Next Steps:

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

Responsibilities:

Assist SOSC team with verbal translation services to better communicate with Spanish speaking athletes and volunteers