Volunteer Opportunities From: Special Olympics Southern California - Northern Counties

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.