Volunteer Opportunities From: Special Olympics Southern California - Los Angeles

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: 

Announce names of athletes receiving medals according to Special Olympics Awards script. Collaborate with Awards Manager and Awards Ceremony Assistants, and Awards Ceremony Director. 

QUALIFICATIONS: Outgoing. Organized. Ability to coordinate volunteers, athletes, families for meaningful awards experience. People-person.

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

REPORTS TO: Awards Ceremony Director

 

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:

Manage all volunteers assigned to roles at the Finish line. Work in collaboration with Starting line Coordinator to run laps.

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: Swimming 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 pressure; Ability 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 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:

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 volunteer; Ability to troubleshoot effectively.

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

Responsibilities:

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

QUALIFICATIONS: Outgoing. Organized. Ability to coordinate volunteers, athletes, families for meaningful awards experience. People-person.

REPORTS TO: Swimming Competition Director

Responsibilities:

Oversee all Swim Events.  Oversee all track events. Responsible for setting up venue on event day. Collaborate with Start Line & Finish Line Coordinators and Bullpen Manager

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

TRAINING: Must attend training prior to event day.

REPORTS TO: Swimming Competition Director

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: 

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

QUALIFICATIONS: Knowledge of Special Olympics Rules of Basketball Competition. Understanding of modifications for various levels of competition.  Abilty to manage volunteers. Able to troubleshoot effectively.

TRAINING: Must attend training prior to event.

REPORTS TO: Basketball Competition Director

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: 

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

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: 

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: 

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: 

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: 

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 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 all volunteers assigned as Long Jump Assistants Oversee Long Jump Competition

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: 

Oversee all field events (long jump, ball throw, shot put) Responsible for setting up venue on event day.

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

REPORTS TO: Athletics Competition Director

Responsibilities: 

Food prep and service for lunch Assist in food delivery to teams. Clean up following lunch service.

QUALIFICATIONS: Some lifting. On your feet.

TRAINING: Provided on-site

REPORTS TO: Food Services Coordinator

Responsibilities: 

Assigned to a venue: Track, Basketball, Swim to oversee facility needs. Maintain water stations. Assist Facilities Manager in any necessary duties.

QUALIFICATIONS: Heavy-lifting involved.

REPORTS TO: Facilities Manager

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: 

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: 

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

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

REPORTS TO: Bullpen 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

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.

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: 

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: 

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: 

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: 

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: Swimming Competition Director and Swimming Venue Manager