Volunteer Opportunities From: Special Olympics Southern California - Los Angeles

Volunteer: Fundraising Event Lead

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

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 of event Flexible hours 5.0-10.0 a weekTravel using your vehicle is required for this positionIn-person attendance required for eventsVolunteer Class A registration is required for this position

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

Program: SOSC Fundraising Events

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

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 of event Flexible hours 5.0-10.0 a weekTravel using your vehicle is required for this positionIn-person attendance required for eventsVolunteer Class A registration is required for this position

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

Program: SOSC Fundraising Events

Volunteer Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Flexible

Zip Code: 90810

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: LETR Ambassador

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

For any other questions please reach out to 

Program: SOSC Fundraising Events

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

For any other questions please reach out to 

Program: SOSC Fundraising Events

Volunteer Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Flexible

Zip Code: 90810

Allow Groups: No