Volunteer: Bocce Team Volunteer| WestsideOur 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 RESPOND button (top right or bottom right) to become pre-qualified for a coaching / Team Volunteer role in Bocce. *Note: Our Westside program is through the City of Santa Monica. In order to volunteer, you will also have to become a City of Santa Monica volunteer. Key Responsibilities Assist Head Coach with sports training and competition. Assist Head Coach with creating, organizing and conducting a comprehensive sports training program. Assist in the management of Athlete eligibility and/or medical files. Responsible for abiding by the Coaches Code of Conduct. Teach all athletes the rules of the sport and sportsmanship. Assist Head Coach in the preparation of Athletes for higher-level competition advancement. Create and maintain a positive and fun environment for all athletes. Assist with the maintenance of all appropriate team documents throughout the sports season. Create and maintain a positive and fun environment for all Athletes. Limited leadership responsibilities. Can fulfill Head Coach position on a limited basis as needed.Commitment This position requires one weekday or weekend (approximately 2-3 hours) for practice during an 8 (minimum) to 12 (maximum) week season. This position requires 2-3 weekends for athlete competitions during the season. This position requires a sport specific in-person training (renewable online)
After completing the required qualifications successfully, a member of our staff will contact you about next steps. Program: Los Angeles and San Gabriel Valley Our 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 RESPOND button (top right or bottom right) to become pre-qualified for a coaching / Team Volunteer role in Bocce. *Note: Our Westside program is through the City of Santa Monica. In order to volunteer, you will also have to become a City of Santa Monica volunteer. Key Responsibilities Assist Head Coach with sports training and competition. Assist Head Coach with creating, organizing and conducting a comprehensive sports training program. Assist in the management of Athlete eligibility and/or medical files. Responsible for abiding by the Coaches Code of Conduct. Teach all athletes the rules of the sport and sportsmanship. Assist Head Coach in the preparation of Athletes for higher-level competition advancement. Create and maintain a positive and fun environment for all athletes. Assist with the maintenance of all appropriate team documents throughout the sports season. Create and maintain a positive and fun environment for all Athletes. Limited leadership responsibilities. Can fulfill Head Coach position on a limited basis as needed.Commitment This position requires one weekday or weekend (approximately 2-3 hours) for practice during an 8 (minimum) to 12 (maximum) week season. This position requires 2-3 weekends for athlete competitions during the season. This position requires a sport specific in-person training (renewable online)
After completing the required qualifications successfully, a member of our staff will contact you about next steps. Program: Los Angeles and San Gabriel Valley Volunteer Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Flexible Zip Code: 90401 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Internship/Volunteer, Graphic Design (REMOTE or IN-PERSON)Special Olympics Southern California’s (SOSC) vision is to promote acceptance, inclusion, and well-being for people with intellectual disabilities through sports. Special Olympics is the world’s largest sports organization for people with intellectual disabilities: with 4.4 million athletes in 170 countries. Through the power of sports, our athletes discover new strengths and abilities, skills, and success - on the playing field and in life. Help us capture these moments as we continue serving more athletes! Key Responsibilities Assist the graphic designer in producing print, and web projects Assist in designing ads for various publications Assist in designing programs for various Special Olympics Chapter events File organization & Image Research Graphic design prep work Assist in brainstorming concepts for upcoming projects Miscellaneous tasks as they arise or as specific interests developTraining & Support Direct supervision from Senior Manager, Graphic Design, with weekly meetings and goal setting Orientation of SOSC history and protocolsCommitment & Work Site Minimum four month commitment. 10-15 hours/week, remote work with occasional requirement to be in office [1600 Forbes Way, Suite 200, Long Beach CA 90810].QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS & REQUIREMENTS Ability to work independently and in a team environment High proficiency in Adobe creative suite, including Illustrator and Indesign Solid understanding or web design standards, as well as pre-press and print production Must complete a volunteer application, required training, and background check Must have access to own computer for remote workAfter successfully completing the required qualifications, a member of our staff will contact you about next steps in the application process. Program: Los Angeles and San Gabriel Valley Special Olympics Southern California’s (SOSC) vision is to promote acceptance, inclusion, and well-being for people with intellectual disabilities through sports. Special Olympics is the world’s largest sports organization for people with intellectual disabilities: with 4.4 million athletes in 170 countries. Through the power of sports, our athletes discover new strengths and abilities, skills, and success - on the playing field and in life. Help us capture these moments as we continue serving more athletes! Key Responsibilities Assist the graphic designer in producing print, and web projects Assist in designing ads for various publications Assist in designing programs for various Special Olympics Chapter events File organization & Image Research Graphic design prep work Assist in brainstorming concepts for upcoming projects Miscellaneous tasks as they arise or as specific interests developTraining & Support Direct supervision from Senior Manager, Graphic Design, with weekly meetings and goal setting Orientation of SOSC history and protocolsCommitment & Work Site Minimum four month commitment. 10-15 hours/week, remote work with occasional requirement to be in office [1600 Forbes Way, Suite 200, Long Beach CA 90810].QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS & REQUIREMENTS Ability to work independently and in a team environment High proficiency in Adobe creative suite, including Illustrator and Indesign Solid understanding or web design standards, as well as pre-press and print production Must complete a volunteer application, required training, and background check Must have access to own computer for remote workAfter successfully completing the required qualifications, a member of our staff will contact you about next steps in the application process. Program: Los Angeles and San Gabriel Valley Volunteer Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Flexible Zip Code: 90810 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: LETR AmbassadorGOAL/IMPACT
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Select a Tip-a-Cop in a city near you or start a new Tip-a-Cop to lead and attend Recruit team members and SOSC athletes to assist with tasks, strongly encouraged Connect with local law enforcement agencies (contacts provided) to coordinate involvement Reach out to establishment to introduce yourself as SOSC volunteer representative – establish rapport and appreciation of their support (in some cases, SOSC may have a contact already and we will connect you to them) Coordinate with SOSC staff to collect all materials prior to the event Orient volunteers, law enforcement, and athletes before event Manage donation collection and merchandise table Ensure photos are taken to assist with social media promotion Return raised funds and materials to local SOSC office (within 2 business days)TRAINING & SUPPORT Attend and shadow at least two Tip-a-Cops before being a lead Overview of tools and resources needed for tasks Supply box and training instructions provided on how to run credit card machine and fund reconcile formCOMMITMENT Tip-a-Cops are year round, throughout Southern California. We hope that Leads can support one or more event a year and can help form a leadership team. Each Tip-a-Cop can be up to 4-6 hours with minimal prep work.Schedule is flexible in terms of prepping for the events QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS & REQUIREMENTS At least 18 years of ageSubmit an online volunteer application, training, and background check Personable and engaging individual who is comfortable interacting with law enforcement, restaurant staff, athletes, and general public Ability to improvise and be flexible Excellent oral and written communication skills Excellent organizational skills and initiative to improve processes. Must have reliable means of transportation for safety concerns. BENEFITS Further vision of acceptance, inclusion, and well-being for people with intellectual disabilitiesNetworking with law enforcement agencies and SOSC athletes Help SOSC achieve its mission LinkedIn endorsement or letter of recommendation for excellent work For any other questions please reach out to Program: SOSC Fundraising Events GOAL/IMPACT
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Select a Tip-a-Cop in a city near you or start a new Tip-a-Cop to lead and attend Recruit team members and SOSC athletes to assist with tasks, strongly encouraged Connect with local law enforcement agencies (contacts provided) to coordinate involvement Reach out to establishment to introduce yourself as SOSC volunteer representative – establish rapport and appreciation of their support (in some cases, SOSC may have a contact already and we will connect you to them) Coordinate with SOSC staff to collect all materials prior to the event Orient volunteers, law enforcement, and athletes before event Manage donation collection and merchandise table Ensure photos are taken to assist with social media promotion Return raised funds and materials to local SOSC office (within 2 business days)TRAINING & SUPPORT Attend and shadow at least two Tip-a-Cops before being a lead Overview of tools and resources needed for tasks Supply box and training instructions provided on how to run credit card machine and fund reconcile formCOMMITMENT Tip-a-Cops are year round, throughout Southern California. We hope that Leads can support one or more event a year and can help form a leadership team. Each Tip-a-Cop can be up to 4-6 hours with minimal prep work.Schedule is flexible in terms of prepping for the events QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS & REQUIREMENTS At least 18 years of ageSubmit an online volunteer application, training, and background check Personable and engaging individual who is comfortable interacting with law enforcement, restaurant staff, athletes, and general public Ability to improvise and be flexible Excellent oral and written communication skills Excellent organizational skills and initiative to improve processes. Must have reliable means of transportation for safety concerns. BENEFITS Further vision of acceptance, inclusion, and well-being for people with intellectual disabilitiesNetworking with law enforcement agencies and SOSC athletes Help SOSC achieve its mission LinkedIn endorsement or letter of recommendation for excellent work For any other questions please reach out to Program: SOSC Fundraising Events Volunteer Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Flexible Zip Code: 90810 Allow Groups: No |