Volunteer Opportunities From: Special Olympics Southern California - Los Angeles

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: 

Receive athletes from Bullpen and escort them to their appropriate lane. Assist in managing start of races. Must be willing to work in the heat, sun, or other weather conditions.

QUALIFICATIONS: Active position. Work well under pressure.

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

REPORTS TO: Starting Line Coordinator.

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: 

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: 

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