Volunteer Opportunities From: Special Olympics Southern California - Los Angeles

Volunteer Responsibilities:

*Hours are subject to change...

We deeply appreciate your service today and hope you had a memorable experience with our athletes. We look forward to seeing you again next year and hope you enjoy the rest of your afternoon!

Volunteer Responsibilities:

*Hours are subject to change...

We deeply appreciate your service today and hope you had a memorable experience with our athletes. We look forward to seeing you again next year and hope you enjoy the rest of your afternoon!

Volunteer Responsibilities:

*Hours are subject to change...

We deeply appreciate your service today and hope you had a memorable experience with our athletes. We look forward to seeing you again next year and hope you enjoy the rest of your afternoon!

Check-in volunteers will help to check in all participants for the competition.

Scorekeepers will follow along with their selected group and record the score achieved at each hole. Scorekeepers will be responsible for enforcing rules as well as settling any rule/game disputes.

Skills Challenge Volunteers will be placed at a specific skills area. They will be responsible for coordinating the skills challenge, and recording the score achieved by the athlete.

General Event Volunteers will be placed in a variety of roles as deemed necessary by the competition manager.

Awards Volunteers will help to MC and orchestrate the awards given out at the end of competition play.

Awards Announcer will MC the awards given out at the end of competition play.

Responsibilities:

 Lunch break 11:00am-12:00pm

Check-in volunteers will help to check in all participants for the competition.

Scorekeepers will follow along with their selected group and record the score achieved at each hole. Scorekeepers will be responsible for enforcing rules as well as settling any rule/game disputes.

Volunteer Responsibilities:

*Hours are subject to change...

We deeply appreciate your service today and hope you had a memorable experience with our athletes. We look forward to seeing you again next year and hope you enjoy the rest of your afternoon!

General Event Volunteers will be placed in a variety of roles as deemed necessary by the competition manager.

Awards Volunteers will help to MC and orchestrate the awards given out at the end of competition play.

Skills Challenge Volunteers will be placed at a specific skills area. They will be responsible for coordinating the skills challenge, and recording the score achieved by the athlete.

Responsibilities:

Qualifications: May need to lift heavy objects with proper technique.

Shift Responsibilities:

Must be Certified in CPR and First Aid

Shift Responsibilities:

Shag balls around the net and baseline with speed to keep matches flowing quickly:

Shift Responsibilities:

Shag balls around the net and baseline with speed to keep matches flowing quickly:

Check-in volunteers will help to check in all participants for the competition.

QUALIFICATIONS: CPR & First Aid Certified. Experience in heat related issues and seizures.

Assigned to oversee medical needs for softball. 

The Los Angeles County South team are dedicated to serving athletes throughout the Greater Los Angeles, South Bay, Westside, Long Beach, San Gabriel Valley, Pasadena, East San Gabriel Valley, Pomona, and Southeast Los Angeles and surrounding areas. We provide local, area and regional competitions throughout the spring and fall seasons as well as fundraising and development opportunities to help better serve all of our athletes.

GOAL/IMPACT

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.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

TRAINING & SUPPORT

COMMITMENT & WORK SITE

QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS & REQUIREMENTS

BENEFITS

Please reach out to dcenteno@sosc.org if you have any questions throughout the process. 

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

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist Head Coach create, organize and conduct a comprehensive sports training program

• Assist Head Coach with sports training and competition

• Train athletes during scheduled practice times as well as accompany team to competitions

• Create and maintain a positive and fun environment for all athletes

• Teach all athletes the rules of the sport and sportsmanship

• Responsible for abiding by the Coaches Code of Conduct

• Limited leadership responsibilities. Can fulfill Head Coach position on a limited basis as needed

Upon successful completion, you will be recognized as a cleared Team Volunteer. To qualify as a coach, you are required to attend an in-person coaching training session specific to your sport. This training is mandatory and must be renewed online every three years.

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

Sports offered by (program name):

Spring (Mar-June) - athletics, basketball, bocce
Summer (June-Aug) - bowling
Fall (Aug-Nov) - golf, softball
Winter (Dec-Feb) - floorball

Although all sports are open, we are currently specifically looking for Softball coaches. 

Special Olympics Southern California (SOSC) is dedicated to promoting acceptance, inclusion, and well-being for people with intellectual disabilities through the power of sports. As part of the world’s largest sports organization for people with intellectual disabilities—4.4 million athletes strong across 170 countries—our athletes build confidence, skills, and success both on the field and in life.

Learn more about our programs including Law Enforcement Torch Run (LETR), Athlete Leadership, Development, and more on our website.

Assist in all phases of events and campaigns, including planning, execution, and follow-up

Support procurement of in-kind goods and services

Manage and organize event supplies, sponsor benefit fulfillment, and event attendance

Provide general support for LETR and Development-related duties as needed

Receive direct supervision and mentorship from the Manager / Directors of Development

Weekly check-ins for progress tracking and goal setting

Orientation and onboarding covering SOSC history, mission, and volunteer protocols

Internship runs year-round with a minimum 3-month commitment

Requires 6–12 hours/week at our Headquarters in Long Beach

Attendance at select fundraising events during the internship term is required

Strong organizational skills and excellent customer service

Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook; ability to learn new tools

Event planning experience is a plus, but not required

Completion of volunteer application, background check, and required training

Direct impact on the lives of Special Olympics athletes

Become part of a team committed to inclusion, equity, and empowerment

Gain valuable hands-on experience in:

Grassroots marketing

Online fundraising & donor engagement

Corporate sponsorships

Large- and small-scale event planning

Community outreach & agency recruitment

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

Key Responsibilities:
• Assist Head Coach create, organize and conduct a comprehensive sports training program
• Assist Head Coach with sports training and competition
• Train athletes during scheduled practice times as well as accompany team to competitions
• Create and maintain a positive and fun environment for all athletes
• Teach all athletes the rules of the sport and sportsmanship
• Responsible for abiding by the Coaches Code of Conduct
• Limited leadership responsibilities. Can fulfill Head Coach position on a limited basis as needed

Upon successful completion, you will be recognized as a cleared Team Volunteer. To qualify as a coach, you are required to attend an in-person coaching training session specific to your sport. This training is mandatory and must be renewed online every three years.

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

Sports offered by (program name):

Spring (Mar-June) - basketball
Fall (Aug-Nov) - softball

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

NOTE: Our Westside program is conducted in partnership with the City of Santa Monica. To volunteer, you will also need to register as a volunteer with the City of Santa Monica.

Key Responsibilities:
• Assist Head Coach create, organize and conduct a comprehensive sports training program
• Assist Head Coach with sports training and competition
• Train athletes during scheduled practice times as well as accompany team to competitions
• Create and maintain a positive and fun environment for all athletes
• Teach all athletes the rules of the sport and sportsmanship
• Responsible for abiding by the Coaches Code of Conduct
• Limited leadership responsibilities. Can fulfill Head Coach position on a limited basis as needed

Upon successful completion, you will be recognized as a cleared Team Volunteer. To qualify as a coach, you are required to attend an in-person coaching training session specific to your sport. This training is mandatory and must be renewed online every three years.

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

Sports offered by Westside:
Spring (Mar-June) - athletics, basketball, bocce, swimming
Summer (June-Aug) - bowling
Fall (Aug-Nov) - golf, soccer

All sports are available; Specifically looking for Basketball, Bocce, Bowling, Soccer and Golf. 

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 / team volunteer role in Swimming.

Key Responsibilities

Commitment

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

Volunteer Responsibilities:

*Hours are subject to change...

We deeply appreciate your service today and hope you had a memorable experience with our athletes. We look forward to seeing you again next year and hope you enjoy the rest of your afternoon!

Responsibilities:

Responsibilities:

Volunteer Responsibilities:

*Hours are subject to change...

We deeply appreciate your service today and hope you had a memorable experience with our athletes. We look forward to seeing you again next year and hope you enjoy the rest of your afternoon!

Volunteer Responsibilities:

*Hours are subject to change...

We deeply appreciate your service today and hope you had a memorable experience with our athletes. We look forward to seeing you again next year and hope you enjoy the rest of your afternoon!

Volunteer Responsibilities:

*Hours are subject to change...

We deeply appreciate your service today and hope you had a memorable experience with our athletes. We look forward to seeing you again next year and hope you enjoy the rest of your afternoon!

Volunteer Responsibilities:

*Hours are subject to change...

We deeply appreciate your service today and hope you had a memorable experience with our athletes. We look forward to seeing you again next year and hope you enjoy the rest of your afternoon!

Volunteer Responsibilities:

*Hours are subject to change...

We deeply appreciate your service today and hope you had a memorable experience with our athletes. We look forward to seeing you again next year and hope you enjoy the rest of your afternoon!

Responsibilities:

Skills Challenge Volunteers will be placed at a specific skills area. They will be responsible for coordinating the skills challenge, and recording the score achieved by the athlete.

Awards Volunteers will help to MC and orchestrate the awards given out at the end of competition play.

Scorekeepers will follow along with their selected group and record the score achieved at each hole. Scorekeepers will be responsible for enforcing rules as well as settling any rule/game disputes.

Social Media Assistant 

Description 

Work with the Special Olympics Southern California team to maintain our social media presence across our entire footprint. Assist with the creation of social media posts based on social media promotion calendar; produce videos; write articles; respond to and interact with the Special Olympics Southern California audience through social media channels; attend events and provide live social media coverage. 

This position can be performed in-person or remotely 

Key Responsibilities 

Training & Support 

Commitment 

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

Upon successful completion, you will be recognized as a cleared Team Volunteer. To qualify as a coach, you are required to attend an in-person coaching training session specific to your sport. This training is mandatory and must be renewed online every three years.

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

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 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

Upon successful completion, you will be recognized as a cleared Team Volunteer. To qualify as a coach, you are required to attend an in-person coaching training session specific to your sport. This training is mandatory and must be renewed online every three years.

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

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

Volunteer Responsibilities:

THANK YOU!! We could not do this without your help and support of Special Olympics Southern California!

Volunteer Responsibilities:

THANK YOU!! We could not do this without your help and support of Special Olympics Southern California!

Work with the Special Olympics Southern California team to maintain our social media presence across our entire footprint. Assist with the creation of social media posts based on social media promotion calendar; produce videos; write articles; respond to and interact with the Special Olympics Southern California audience through social media channels; attend events and provide live social media coverage.

Key Responsibilities

Training & Support

Commitment

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

Shift Responsibilities:

Volunteer Responsibilities:

Volunteer Responsibilities:

Capture photos of athletes, coaches, volunteers during event. Will shoot during Opening Ceremony, Competitions, and Awards.

MUST HAVE OWN PHOTOGRAPHY EQUIPMENT. Ideal to have equipment suited for action photography in various lighting situations, including low-light areas. 

Upon completing your registration, an SOSC staff member will reach out to have two additional forms signed: Photo Release and In-Kind

Volunteer Responsibilities:

Volunteer Responsibilities:

Volunteer Responsibilities:

Volunteer Responsibilities:

Shift Responsibilities:

Shift Responsibilities:

Shift Responsibilities:

Shift Responsibilities:

Description

Additional Details:

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

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

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.

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:

TRAINING & SUPPORT

COMMITMENT & WORK SITE

APPLY

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

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.

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:

TRAINING & SUPPORT

COMMITMENT & WORK SITE

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 coaching role.

Key Responsibilities

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

Thank you for taking the time to complete the volunteer clearance process in order to volunteer with Special Olympics Southern California. We appreciate your time and dedication to our athletes. Click on the REGISTER button (top right or bottom right) to complete the process. 

GOAL/IMPACT 

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.  Check out our website for more information related to LETR 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 

TRAINING & SUPPORT 

COMMITMENT & WORK SITE 

QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS & REQUIREMENTS 

 BENEFITS 

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

Upon successful completion, you will be recognized as a cleared Team Volunteer. To qualify as a coach, you are required to attend an in-person coaching training session specific to your sport. This training is mandatory and must be renewed online every three years.

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

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

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

Special Olympics Southern California (SOSC) maintains incredible partnerships with local restaurants and law enforcement agencies.  Throughout the year, there are several Tip-a-Cops in your county that need leadership support to be successful. Tip-a-Cop Event Leads 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

Click on the START REGISTRATION button (top right or bottom right) to become pre-qualified for a position as a Tip-A-Cop Lead.

Description: 

Young Athletes introduces basic sport skills, like running, kicking and throwing, and offers families, teachers, caregivers and people from the community the chance to share the joy of sports with all children. Young Athletes classified as ages 2-7 years old. 

Key Responsibilities

Click "Start Registration" to show an interest, a member of our staff will contact you about next steps to complete the required qualifications. 

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

Upon successful completion, you will be recognized as a cleared Team Volunteer. To qualify as a coach, you are required to attend an in-person coaching training session specific to your sport. This training is mandatory and must be renewed online every three years.

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

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 RESPOND button (top right or bottom right) to become pre-qualified for a coaching / team volunteer role

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist Head Coach create, organize and conduct a comprehensive sports training program

• Assist Head Coach with sports training and competition

• Train athletes during scheduled practice times as well as accompany team to competitions

• Create and maintain a positive and fun environment for all athletes

• Teach all athletes the rules of the sport and sportsmanship

• Responsible for abiding by the Coaches Code of Conduct

• Limited leadership responsibilities. Can fulfill Head Coach position on a limited basis as needed

Upon successful completion, you will be recognized as a cleared Team Volunteer. To qualify as a coach, you are required to attend an in-person coaching training session specific to your sport. This training is mandatory and must be renewed online every three years.

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

Sports offered by Commerce:

Spring (Mar-June) - swimming
Summer (June-Aug) - bowling

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

Upon successful completion, you will be recognized as a cleared Team Volunteer. To qualify as a coach, you are required to attend an in-person coaching training session specific to your sport. This training is mandatory and must be renewed online every three years.

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

Sports offered by Santa Clarita Valley:

Spring (Mar-June) - Athletics, Basketball, Bocce, Flag Football, Swimming

           *Practice locations, days, time vary upon team.

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

Description

Additional Details:

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

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

Our vision is to promote acceptance, inclusion and well-being for people with intellectual disabilities through sports. Local program coordinators manage the oversight of the program, including recruiting athletes and coaches; coordinating practices and competitions; and completing administrative tasks. Click on the REGISTER button (top right or bottom right) to become pre-qualified for a local program role.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Key Responsibilities

After successfully completing the required qualifications and acknowledging the Background Check disclosure, a member of our staff will process your Background Check to complete your volunteer clearance. Once your Background Check is eligible, SOSC 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 RESPOND button (top right or bottom right) to become pre-qualified for a volunteering role.

Key Responsibilities

Commitment

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 RESPOND button (top right or bottom right) to become pre-qualified for a coaching / Team Volunteer role in Basketball/Bocce.

Key Responsibilities

Commitment

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 Start Registration button (top right or bottom right) to become pre-qualified for a coaching / Team Volunteer role in Basketball/Bocce.

Key Responsibilities

Commitment

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 Start Registration button (top right or bottom right) to become pre-qualified for a coaching / Team Volunteer role in Basketball/Bocce.

Key Responsibilities

Commitment

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 RESPOND button (top right or bottom right) to become pre-qualified for a coaching / team volunteer role

Key Responsibilities:
• Assist Head Coach create, organize and conduct a comprehensive sports training program
• Assist Head Coach with sports training and competition
• Train athletes during scheduled practice times as well as accompany team to competitions
• Create and maintain a positive and fun environment for all athletes
• Teach all athletes the rules of the sport and sportsmanship
• Responsible for abiding by the Coaches Code of Conduct
• Limited leadership responsibilities. Can fulfill Head Coach position on a limited basis as needed

Upon successful completion, you will be recognized as a cleared Team Volunteer. To qualify as a coach, you are required to attend an in-person coaching training session specific to your sport. This training is mandatory and must be renewed online every three years.

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

Sports offered by (program name):

Spring (Mar-June) - athletics, basketball, bocce, swimming
Summer (June-Aug) - bowling
Fall (Aug-Nov) - softball, volleyball

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

Key Responsibilities:
• Assist Head Coach create, organize and conduct a comprehensive sports training program
• Assist Head Coach with sports training and competition
• Train athletes during scheduled practice times as well as accompany team to competitions
• Create and maintain a positive and fun environment for all athletes
• Teach all athletes the rules of the sport and sportsmanship
• Responsible for abiding by the Coaches Code of Conduct
• Limited leadership responsibilities. Can fulfill Head Coach position on a limited basis as needed

Upon successful completion, you will be recognized as a cleared Team Volunteer. To qualify as a coach, you are required to attend an in-person coaching training session specific to your sport. This training is mandatory and must be renewed online every three years.

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

Sports offered by (program name):

Spring (Mar-June) - athletics, bocce
Summer (June-Aug) - bowling
Fall (Aug-Nov) - golf, volleyball

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

Key Responsibilities:
• Assist Head Coach create, organize and conduct a comprehensive sports training program
• Assist Head Coach with sports training and competition
• Train athletes during scheduled practice times as well as accompany team to competitions
• Create and maintain a positive and fun environment for all athletes
• Teach all athletes the rules of the sport and sportsmanship
• Responsible for abiding by the Coaches Code of Conduct
• Limited leadership responsibilities. Can fulfill Head Coach position on a limited basis as needed

Upon successful completion, you will be recognized as a cleared Team Volunteer. To qualify as a coach, you are required to attend an in-person coaching training session specific to your sport. This training is mandatory and must be renewed online every three years.

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

Sports offered by (program name):

Spring (Mar-June) - basketball, swimming
Fall (Aug-Nov) - softball

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

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist Head Coach create, organize and conduct a comprehensive sports training program

• Assist Head Coach with sports training and competition

• Train athletes during scheduled practice times as well as accompany team to competitions

• Create and maintain a positive and fun environment for all athletes

• Teach all athletes the rules of the sport and sportsmanship

• Responsible for abiding by the Coaches Code of Conduct

• Limited leadership responsibilities. Can fulfill Head Coach position on a limited basis as needed

Upon successful completion, you will be recognized as a cleared Team Volunteer. To qualify as a coach, you are required to attend an in-person coaching training session specific to your sport. This training is mandatory and must be renewed online every three years.

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

Sports offered by (program name):

Spring (Mar-June) - basketball, bocce, swimming
Summer (June-Aug) - bowling
Fall (Aug-Nov) - golf, soccer, softball
Winter (Dec-Feb) - floorball

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

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist Head Coach create, organize and conduct a comprehensive sports training program

• Assist Head Coach with sports training and competition

• Train athletes during scheduled practice times as well as accompany team to competitions

• Create and maintain a positive and fun environment for all athletes

• Teach all athletes the rules of the sport and sportsmanship

• Responsible for abiding by the Coaches Code of Conduct

• Limited leadership responsibilities. Can fulfill Head Coach position on a limited basis as needed

Upon successful completion, you will be recognized as a cleared Team Volunteer. To qualify as a coach, you are required to attend an in-person coaching training session specific to your sport. This training is mandatory and must be renewed online every three years.

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

Sports offered by (program name):

Spring (Mar-June) - bocce
Summer (June-Aug) - bowling
Fall (Aug-Nov) - golf

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

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist Head Coach create, organize and conduct a comprehensive sports training program

• Assist Head Coach with sports training and competition

• Train athletes during scheduled practice times as well as accompany team to competitions

• Create and maintain a positive and fun environment for all athletes

• Teach all athletes the rules of the sport and sportsmanship

• Responsible for abiding by the Coaches Code of Conduct

• Limited leadership responsibilities. Can fulfill Head Coach position on a limited basis as needed

Upon successful completion, you will be recognized as a cleared Team Volunteer. To qualify as a coach, you are required to attend an in-person coaching training session specific to your sport. This training is mandatory and must be renewed online every three years.

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

Sports offered by (program name):

Spring (Mar-June) - athletics, basketball, bocce, swimming

Summer (June-Aug) - bowling

Fall (Aug-Nov) - golf

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

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist Head Coach create, organize and conduct a comprehensive sports training program

• Assist Head Coach with sports training and competition

• Train athletes during scheduled practice times as well as accompany team to competitions

• Create and maintain a positive and fun environment for all athletes

• Teach all athletes the rules of the sport and sportsmanship

• Responsible for abiding by the Coaches Code of Conduct

• Limited leadership responsibilities. Can fulfill Head Coach position on a limited basis as needed

Upon successful completion, you will be recognized as a cleared Team Volunteer. To qualify as a coach, you are required to attend an in-person coaching training session specific to your sport. This training is mandatory and must be renewed online every three years.

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

Sports offered by (program name):

Spring (Mar-June) - swimming

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

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist Head Coach create, organize and conduct a comprehensive sports training program

• Assist Head Coach with sports training and competition

• Train athletes during scheduled practice times as well as accompany team to competitions

• Create and maintain a positive and fun environment for all athletes

• Teach all athletes the rules of the sport and sportsmanship

• Responsible for abiding by the Coaches Code of Conduct

• Limited leadership responsibilities. Can fulfill Head Coach position on a limited basis as needed

Upon successful completion, you will be recognized as a cleared Team Volunteer. To qualify as a coach, you are required to attend an in-person coaching training session specific to your sport. This training is mandatory and must be renewed online every three years.

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

Sports offered by (program name):

Spring (Mar-June) - basketball, bocce
Summer (June-Aug) - bowling
Fall (Aug-Nov) - golf, soccer, softball

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

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist Head Coach create, organize and conduct a comprehensive sports training program

• Assist Head Coach with sports training and competition

• Train athletes during scheduled practice times as well as accompany team to competitions

• Create and maintain a positive and fun environment for all athletes

• Teach all athletes the rules of the sport and sportsmanship

• Responsible for abiding by the Coaches Code of Conduct

• Limited leadership responsibilities. Can fulfill Head Coach position on a limited basis as needed

Upon successful completion, you will be recognized as a cleared Team Volunteer. To qualify as a coach, you are required to attend an in-person coaching training session specific to your sport. This training is mandatory and must be renewed online every three years.

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

Sports offered by (program name):

Spring (Mar-June) - athletics
Summer (June-Aug) - bowling

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

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist Head Coach create, organize and conduct a comprehensive sports training program

• Assist Head Coach with sports training and competition

• Train athletes during scheduled practice times as well as accompany team to competitions

• Create and maintain a positive and fun environment for all athletes

• Teach all athletes the rules of the sport and sportsmanship

• Responsible for abiding by the Coaches Code of Conduct

• Limited leadership responsibilities. Can fulfill Head Coach position on a limited basis as needed

Upon successful completion, you will be recognized as a cleared Team Volunteer. To qualify as a coach, you are required to attend an in-person coaching training session specific to your sport. This training is mandatory and must be renewed online every three years.

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

Sports offered by (program name):

Spring (Mar-June) - swimming

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

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist Head Coach create, organize and conduct a comprehensive sports training program

• Assist Head Coach with sports training and competition

• Train athletes during scheduled practice times as well as accompany team to competitions

• Create and maintain a positive and fun environment for all athletes

• Teach all athletes the rules of the sport and sportsmanship

• Responsible for abiding by the Coaches Code of Conduct

• Limited leadership responsibilities. Can fulfill Head Coach position on a limited basis as needed

Upon successful completion, you will be recognized as a cleared Team Volunteer. To qualify as a coach, you are required to attend an in-person coaching training session specific to your sport. This training is mandatory and must be renewed online every three years.

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

Sports offered by (program name):

Spring (Mar-June) - athletics, bocce, swimming
Summer (June-Aug) - bowling
Fall (Aug-Nov) - golf, softball

Description

Additional Details:

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

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

Description

Additional Details:

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

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

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

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 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

Commitment

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

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

Training & Support

Commitment & Work Site

QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS & REQUIREMENTS

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

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.
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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

TRAINING & SUPPORT

COMMITMENT

QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS & REQUIREMENTS

BENEFITS

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