Volunteer Opportunities From: Special Olympics Southern California - Southern Counties

Description

Unified partners (individuals without intellectual disabilities) train and compete as a teammate alongside Special Olympics athletes on a Unified Sports Team (either on a school or community team). Unified partners can be any age! There is no better way to combine a love of sports with the rewards of being of service than by becoming a Unified partner with Special Olympics Southern California. 

Additional Details:

Minor Unified Partners are between the ages of 8 and 17

Here are SOSC’s sports seasons that currently offer Unified Sports competition. San Diego programs may differ.

Winter:  Unified Floorball Spring:  Unified Bocce; Unified Flag football Summer:  Unified Bowling Fall: Unified Golf Coming Soon:  Unified Cheer

 

Click on the REGISTER button (top right or bottom right) 

Description

Unified partners (individuals without intellectual disabilities) train and compete as a teammate alongside Special Olympics athletes on a Unified Sports Team (either on a school or community team). Unified partners can be any age! There is no better way to combine a love of sports with the rewards of being of service than by becoming a Unified partner with Special Olympics Southern California. 

Additional Details:

Adult Unified Partners are between the ages of 18 and 99

Here are SOSC’s sports seasons that currently offer Unified Sports competition. San Diego programs may differ. 

Winter: Unified Floorball Spring: Unified Bocce; Unified Flag football Summer: Unified Bowling Fall: Unified Golf Coming Soon: Unified Cheer

 

Click on the REGISTER button (top right or bottom right) 

Shift Responsibilities:

Assist with set-up of individual skills stations for softballMay work directly with athlete through station Once individual skills stations are complete, assists with awards presentation

Volunteer Responsibilities:

Help keep accurate score of soccer game. Assist with needs pertaining to the game

Volunteer Responsibilities:

Help keep accurate score of softball game. Assist umpires with needs pertaining to the game

Shift Responsibilities:

Escort athletes through skills stations, monitoring flow and assist with scoring:

Lead assigned competitors through each skill station Assist with keeping competitors and spectators at a safe distance, away from the hitting areas Help alleviate congestion of people around skills station After escorting athlete through all skills stations, submit score card to the scoring area

Volunteer Responsibilities:

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

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

Shift Responsibilities:

Assist division with scorekeeping each roundUpon check-in, receive course/hole assignment and any special instructions/informationWhile at hole, stay far enough ahead of the players so as not to interfere with their playMonitor where the golf ball lands and assist in finding any lost balls during the course of play

Shift Responsibilities:

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

Keep balls off the court around the net and baseline Make sure that balls are at the correct end of court for the server Communicate with official in charge of match Work with the Tennis Official to ensure that the match moves quickly Assist with competition escorting, taking the athletes, balls & scorecard to/from the court and staging area.

Volunteer Responsibilities:

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

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

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 volunteer 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

 

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 REGISTER button (top right or bottom right) to become pre-qualified for a volunteer role.

Key Responsibilities

Head Coaches 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

Position Description Here 

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 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

 

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 REGISTER button (top right or bottom right) to become pre-qualified for a coaching role.  

POSITION DESCRIPTION

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

 

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 REGISTER button (top right or bottom right) to become pre-qualified for a coaching role. After completing the required qualifications successfully, a member of our staff will contact you about next steps. 

POSITION DESCRIPTION

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