GOAL/IMPACT
Special Olympics Southern California’s (SOSC) vision is to promote acceptance, inclusion, and well-being for people with intellectual disabilities through sports. Through the power of sports, our athletes discover new strengths and abilities - on the playing field and in life.
We are fortunate to have incredible partnerships with local restaurants and law enforcement agencies. Throughout the year, there are several Tip-a-Cops across our entire footprint that need leadership support to be successful. LETR Ambassadors help run these activities with event logistics, event planning, and organizing. Put your enthusiasm and organizational skills towards a great cause and join a team today!
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 form
COMMITMENT
- 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 age
- Submit 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 disabilities
- Networking with law enforcement agencies and SOSC athletes
- Help SOSC achieve its mission
- LinkedIn endorsement or letter of recommendation for excellent work
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