Volunteer Opportunities From: Special Olympics Southern California - Los Angeles

Volunteer Responsibilities: 

Keep times and/or score to games on a designated court Come out and have fun!

Volunteer Responsibilities: 

Assist with skills and scrimmages portion of event May include setting up equipment, running specific skills stations, monitoring the field of play Serve as a time/scorekeeper or supporting other sports related functions  Come out and have fun.

Responsibilities: 

The ultimate "teamwork" position - many things need to be set up prior to competition, which requires many working hands. Join the team and enjoy coffee and donuts upon arrival! Assist in the set up of the venue prior to competition. Set up includes: EZ ups, throwing tablecloths, Awards stages, setting up competition equipment, and more. There is a role for everyone!

QUALIFICATIONS: Morning person! Heavy lifting may be required.

REPORTS TO: Event Director and Track and Field Events Managers

 

Help us wrap up the Spring Games event! As an Event Breakdown Volunteer, you'll be part of the team that ensures everything is organized, packed up, and ready for delivery to storage. 

Volunteer Responsibilities: 

Assisting with the breakdown and clean-up of the event.Walking and lifting equipment as neededWorking together to keep things organized and efficient Bring positive energy, have fun, enjoy your time, and celebrate the athlete's accomplishments!

This role is perfect for those who like being hands-on and making a big impact behind the scenes. Your help ensures our events end as smoothly as possible!

Volunteer Responsibilities: 

Oversee all competition and volunteers on a designated court. Oversee Awards Ceremony following competition.

Volunteer Responsibilities: 

Assist with lunch by distributing meals to athletes and volunteers Assist with package meals to be distributing to athletes and volunteers.  Come out and have fun!

Volunteer Responsibilities: 

Oversee Awards and Presentation of medalsDelegate responsibilities accordingly Come out and have fun!

Volunteer Responsibilities: 

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

Volunteer Responsibilities: 

Set up Volunteer Check-In Oversee Volunteer Check-In for all volunteers Direct Volunteers to their designated area Come out and have fun!

Volunteer Responsibilities: 

Help coordinate athletes, spectators, and speakers during Opening Ceremonies. Volunteers will be standing and/or moving for most of their shift Come out and have fun!

 

Volunteer Responsibilities: 

Available onsite to address any medical needs that should arise.

* MUST BE FIRST AID CERTIFIED *

Come out and have fun!

 

Volunteer Responsibilities: 

Document event in photographs Photo shot sheet provided by Venue Manager Assist guest in unloading athletes and equipment Come out and have fun!

 

Volunteer Responsibilities: 

Responsible for organizing, sorting, recording and distributing awards. Assist with announcing awards for teams and athletes. Come out and have fun!

Volunteer Responsibilities: 

Announce the days events including Opening Ceremony and Basketball announcements.  Come out and have fun!

Responsibilities:

Assist Bocce Official in monitoring competition.

QUALIFICATIONS: Position requires standing for long periods of time. Must be willing to work in heat, sun or other weather conditions. 

REPORTS TO: Bocce Official on assigned court.

Responsibilities:

Keep record of scores on designated court as reported by Bocce Official. Work with Bocce Competition Director to taly scores at end of competition.

 

QUALIFICATIONS: Organized. People person. Attention to detail.

REPORTS TO: Bocce Competition Director

Responsibilities:

Schedules competition in collaboration with SOSC Sports Manager Supervises all venue volunteers. Supervises all competition, disputes, awards.

QUALIFICATIONS: Knowledge of Special Olympics Bocce Rules of Competition. Ability to manage volunteers.

REPORTS TO: Event Director and SOSC Sports Staff

Responsibilities: 

Assigned to one of 3 basketball courts. Basketball assistants keep score, keep time, and assist teams on their designated court. Assist Venue Manager with any other duties.

QUALIFICATIONS: People person. Self-starter. Ability to work with a team. Some lifting may be required to move water jugs.

TRAINING: Must attend on-site training at 8:30am on event day.

REPORTS TO: Basketball 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:

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

QUALIFICATIONS: Organized, ability to work with others. Working with those who have disabilities will help significantly but not required.

REPORTS TO: Bullpen Manager

Help us wrap up the Spring Games event! As an Event Breakdown Volunteer, you'll be part of the team that ensures everything is organized, packed up, and ready for delivery to storage. 

Volunteer Responsibilities: 

Assisting with the breakdown and clean-up of the event.Walking and lifting equipment as neededWorking together to keep things organized and efficient Bring positive energy, have fun, enjoy your time, and celebrate the athlete's accomplishments!

This role is perfect for those who like being hands-on and making a big impact behind the scenes. Your help ensures our events end as smoothly as possible!

Responsibilities: 

Assist in execution of Ball Throw Competition. Assistants are assigned to: athlete check-in, measurer, retriever.

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

TRAINING: Must attend on-site training at 8:30am on event day.

REPORTS TO: Ball Throw Venue Manager

Responsibilities: 

Assist in execution of Shot Put Competition. Assistants are assigned to: athlete check-in, measurer, retriever.

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

TRAINING: Must attend on-site training at 8:30am on event day.

REPORTS TO: Shot Put Venue Manager

Responsibilities: 

Oversee Shot Put competition Oversee all volunteers assigned as Shot Put Assistants

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

TRAINING: Must attend training prior to event day.

REPORTS TO: Field Events Manager

Responsibilities: 

Assist in execution of Long Jump Competition. Assistants are assigned to: athlete check-in, measurer, raking sand.

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

TRAINING: Must attend on-site training at 8:30am on event day.

REPORTS TO: Long Jump Venue Manager

Responsibilities: 

Assistants are assigned to the following roles: checking in athletes, staging them in heats to wait for their races, or escorting them to the start line. Great opportunity to work one-on-one with athletes.

QUALIFICATIONS: Active position. Should be able to work under pressure.

TRAINING: Must attend on-site training at 8:30am on event day.

REPORTS TO: Bullpen Manager

Responsibilities: 

Responsible for organizing, sorting, recording and distributing awards.

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

TRAINING: Must attend training at 8:30am on event day.

REPORTS TO: Awards Manager

 

Responsibilities: 

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

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

TRAINING: Must attend training prior to event day. Responsible for training of Awards Assistants on event day.

REPORTS TO: Sports Manager

 

Responsibilities: 

Receive athletes race times, record them, and send them to Awards. Work in collaboration with Start Line Coordinator to manage races.

QUALIFICATIONS: Active position in the sun. Organized.

TRAINING: Must attend on-site training at 8:30am on event day.

REPORTS TO: 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. Must be willing to work in the heat, sun, or other weather conditions.

QUALIFICATIONS: Experience in using stop watch. Attention to detail and ability to multi-task.

TRAINING: Must attend on-site training at 8:30am on event day.

REPORTS TO: Finish Line Coordinator

Responsibilities:

Help with giving Starting Line & Finish line Coordinators a break and take over responsibilities along with assisting any other Track needs 

Starting Line Responsibilities:

Manage start of races. Work in collaboration with Bullpen Manager and Bullpen Race Managers to receive athletes. Oversee all volunteers assigned to Start Line.

Finish line Responsibilities:

Assist with managing 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: REPORTS TO: Athletics Competition Director (Venue Manager). 

Responsibilities: 

Manage all volunteers assigned to roles at the Finish Line: Race Timers and Finish Line Recorder. Work in collaboration with Start Line Coordinator to manage 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.

TRAINING: MUST ATTEND mandatory training prior to event day.

REPORTS TO: Athletics Competition Director. Works in collaboration with Start Line Coordinator.

Responsibilities: 

Manage start of races. Work in collaboration with Bullpen to receive athletes. Oversee all volunteers assigned to Start Line and Track Runners.

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

TRAINING: MUST ATTEND mandatory training prior to event day.

REPORTS TO: Athletics Competition Director. Works in collaboration with Bullpen Manager and Finish Line Coordinator.

Responsibilities: 

Oversee all Bullpen Activities Oversee all volunteers assigned to Bullpen. Coordinate calling athletes for races. Manage the staging of athletes.

QUALIFICATIONS: Work well under pressure; Ability to manage a large group of volunteer; Ability to troubleshoot effectively.

TRAINING: MUST ATTEND mandatory training prior to event day.

REPORTS TO: Athletics Competition Director. Works in collaboration with Start Line Coordinator and Event Announcer.

Responsibilities:QUALIFICATIONS: Organized, ability to work with others. Working with those who have disabilities will help significantly but not required.

Assist athletes and coaches with any immediate needs on the basketball court.Ensure athlete's needs are met and offer encouragement throughout the game

REPORTS TO: Bullpen Manager

Responsibilities: 

Oversee check-in for all event volunteers. Train and oversee Volunteer Check-In Assistants. Troubleshoot any registration issues.

QUALIFICATIONS: Must be Organized. People-person.

TRAINING: Meeting with Event Director prior to event.

REPORTS TO: Event Director

Responsibilities: 

Check in volunteers as they arrive at event. You are the first person volunteers meet upon arrival. Must be friendly and accommodating.

QUALIFICATIONS: Organized. People-person.

TRAINING: On-site training provided on event day

REPORTS TO: Volunteer Check-In Manager

Responsibilities: 

Assist Event Announcer in identifying athletes in races.

REQUIRED: Referral from Event Announcer or Event Director

QUALIFICATIONS: Prior approval from Event Director

REPORTS TO: Event Director

Responsibilities: 

Announce the days events including Opening Ceremony and Track & Field. Oversee volunteers assigned as Announcer Assistant. Collaborates with Track and Bullpen Managers.

QUALIFICATIONS: Prior approval from Event Director

REPORTS TO: Event Director

Responsibilities: 

Oversee parking plan on event day. Oversee volunteers assigned as Parking Assistant. Assist guests in unloading athletes and equipment.

QUALIFICATIONS: Organized. People-person.

TRAINING: On-site training provided on event day.

REPORTS TO: Event Director

Responsibilities: 

Collaborate with Event Director and Competition Directors to place rental order. Organize and oversee facility setup the day before event. Oversee all facility operations on event day.

REPORTS TO: Event Director

Responsibilities: 

Document event in photographs. Photo shot sheet provided by Event Director

NOTE: Shift times can be tailored to you availability. Register for the full shift and you will be contacted for exact hours.

REQUIRED: Photographer Release submitted prior to event day

REPORTS TO: Volunteer Coordinator

Responsibilities: 

Assist Start Line Coordinator in preparing athletes for races. Run Heat Sheets from Start Line to Finish Line at start of each race. Must be willing to work in the heat, sun, or other weather conditions.

QUALIFICATIONS: Ability to run up to 100 yards several times during the day.

TRAINING: Must attend on-site training at 8:30am on event day.

REPORTS TO: Start Line Coordinator.

Responsibilities: 

Assist in staging athletes as they wait to receive awards Assist in transferring medals/ribbons to Medal Presenters Assist in moving athletes on and off the awards stage

QUALIFICATIONS: Friendly, focused, organized.

TRAINING: Must attend training at 8:30am on event day.

REPORTS TO: Awards Ceremony Director

 

Responsibilities:

Work as part of a team to time swim 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.

REPORTS TO: Finish line Coordinator

Responsibilities: 

The safety of the athletes is of the utmost importance. Track Security monitors the gate access to the track so that no one interferes with race finishes by crossing the track at the wrong time.

QUALIFICATIONS: Friendly, but also able to effectively manage the entrance/exit to/from the track so as not to put anyone at risk of injury or race disqualification.

REPORTS TO: Finish Line Coordinator.

Responsibilities: 

Prior to competition: work in collaboration with Event Director to determine food vendor and to order food. Prior to competition: purchase other food items and essentials needed for lunches. Oversee all operations to feed athletes and volunteers. Oversee all volunteers assigned to Food Services. Responsible for training volunteers on event day.

QUALIFICATIONS: Organized. People-person.

TRAINING: Games Management Team prior to event.

REPORTS TO: Volunteer Coordinator

Responsibilities: 

Start the races! Whistle or hand gesture depending on the need of the athletes.

QUALIFICATIONS: Experience as Starter. Recommended: experience working with individuals with disabilities. Must be familiar with Special Olympics rules of competition for Athletics.

TRAINING: Must attend on-site training at 8:30am on event day.

REPORTS TO: Start Line Coordinator. Works in collaboration with Finish Line Coordinator.

Responsibilities: 

Position available to high school students recommended by teacher and/or coach. Stationed at the finish line to assist athletes after races getting from track to the awards staging area.

REQUIRED: Attendance at event from 8:00am-3:00pm

TRAINING: Must complete online training and attend in-person training at 8:30am on event day.

REPORTS TO: Finish Line Coordinator

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 REGISTER button (top right or bottom right) to become pre-qualified for a coaching role.

Key Responsibilities

Assist Head Coach create, organize and conduct 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

 

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

Responsibilities: 

Assist Parking Manager in managing vehicle parking in lot. Assist guests in unloading athletes and equipment. Oversee all facility operations on event day.

QUALIFICATIONS: Heavy-lifting may be involved.

TRAINING: On-site training provided on event day.

REPORTS TO: Parking Manager

Responsibilities: 

The ultimate "teamwork" position - many things need to be set up prior to competition, which requires many working hands. Join the team and enjoy coffee and donuts upon arrival! Assist in the set up of the venue prior to competition. Set up includes: EZ ups, throwing tablecloths, Awards stages, setting up competition equipment, and more. There is a role for everyone!

QUALIFICATIONS: Morning person! Heavy lifting may be required.

REPORTS TO: Event Director and Track and Field Events Managers

 

Responsibilities: 

The ultimate "teamwork" position - many things need to be set up prior to competition, which requires many working hands. Join the team and enjoy coffee and donuts upon arrival! Assist in the set up of the venue prior to competition. Set up includes: Hanging signs, arranging drop-off areas for athletes and people with accessibility needs, unloading equipment and supplies, and more!

QUALIFICATIONS: Morning person! Heavy lifting may be required.

REPORTS TO: Facilities Manager and Parking Manager

 

Responsibilities:

Assist Bullpen Manager 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..

REPORTS TO: Bullpen Manager

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 REGISTER button (top right or bottom right) to become pre-qualified for a volunteering role.

Key Responsibilities

Assist Head Coach create, organize and conduct 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

 

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

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 REGISTER button (top right or bottom right) to become pre-qualified for a volunteering role.

Key Responsibilities

Assist Head Coach create, organize and conduct 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

 

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

Intern Description: UCS & SO College Internship

 

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

Unified Champion Schools is an inclusive school-based strategy designed to bring together students with and without intellectual disabilities to participate in activities in three core areas:  sport and fitness, youth leadership, and campus engagement. This strategy aims to develop leadership and advocacy skills for all students in the K-12 school community and throughout college and university campuses in SOSC’s footprint. 

 

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

This individual has a passion for inclusion and wants to make a difference within their campus and surrounding communities. They have a drive for connecting people to each other through encouragement, inclusion, and acceptance. They will leave with an increased understanding of the inclusive school programming listed above, the important role of a college within the SOSC community, as well as experience working with a large nonprofit organization.

Participate in meetings and activities respective to the role Enhance the continuum of Special Olympics program initiatives Develop, create, and recruit on respective college campus to form a sustainable SO College Club, which promotes and engages the rest of their campus in inclusive events and activities. Create and develop programs and strategies to capture and engage schools in the unified movement Contribute to internal processes related to data, operations, and reporting Lead and attend various unified events related to sports, summits, and meetings

 

QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS & REQUIREMENTS

The Unified Champion Schools (UCS) internship is open to current college students or recent graduates majoring in a variety of fields. The UCS internship may count toward course credits.

 

Some characteristics we are looking for in an intern and that will make them successful in this position:

Self-directed and self-motivated to engage in meaningful and impactful work Able to take the initiative and complete intern responsibilities independently Self-aware and is able to serve as an advocate for the UCS strategy and demonstrate the values associated with Special Olympics Southern California Excellent written and oral communication, organizational and administrative skills Willingness to learn about and work with individuals with disabilities Must provide resume and complete an online volunteer application, required training, and background check

 

TRAINING & SUPPORT

Direct supervision from Manager, Schools Program with weekly meetings Orientation of SOSC history and protocols

 

COMMITMENT & WORK SITE

Candidates must be available to work a minimum of 5 hours per week, with flexible scheduling, and must commit to an entire school year (August – May) The worksite is flexible, and should be based within the Candidate’s respective college community.

 

APPLY

To apply, please send resume or cover letter to : schools@sosc.org

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 REGISTER button (top right or bottom right) to become pre-qualified for a volunteering role.

Key Responsibilities

Assist Head Coach create, organize and conduct 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

 

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

Description

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

Here are SOSC’s sports seasons that currently offer Unified Sports competition:

Winter:  Unified Floorball Spring:  Unified Bocce; Unified Flag football Summer:  Unified Bowling Fall:  Unified Golf Coming Soon:  Unified Cheer

Click on the START REGISTRATION button (top right or bottom right) 

Description

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:

Minor Unified Partners are between the ages of 8 and 17

Here are SOSC’s sports seasons that currently offer Unified Sports competition:

Winter:  Unified Floorball Spring:  Unified Bocce; Unified Flag football Summer:  Unified Bowling Fall:  Unified Golf Coming Soon:  Unified Cheer

 

Click on the START REGISTRATION button (top right or bottom right)