Volunteer Opportunities From: Special Olympics Southern California - Southern Counties

Volunteer: Coach (multiple locations)

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

We are looking for Coaches in the following locations across multiple sports:

Chino Hills Corona-NorcoBarstow Eastvale FontanaLow Desert MenifeeMurrietaPerrisRancho Cucamonga Redlands-Yucaipa Rim of the World RiversideTemecula ValleyYucca Valley 29 Palms

 

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. 

Program: Riverside & San Bernardino County

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

We are looking for Coaches in the following locations across multiple sports:

Chino Hills Corona-NorcoBarstow Eastvale FontanaLow Desert MenifeeMurrietaPerrisRancho Cucamonga Redlands-Yucaipa Rim of the World RiversideTemecula ValleyYucca Valley 29 Palms

 

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. 

Program: Riverside & San Bernardino County

Volunteer Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Flexible

Zip Code: 92522

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Local Program Coordinator

Local Program Coordinators manage the oversight of the program, including recruitment of athletes and coaches, coordination of practices and competitions, and administrative tasks.

Program: Riverside & San Bernardino County

Local Program Coordinators manage the oversight of the program, including recruitment of athletes and coaches, coordination of practices and competitions, and administrative tasks.

Program: Riverside & San Bernardino County

Volunteer Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Flexible

Zip Code: 92411

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: One on One Aide

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

Train with athlete during scheduled practice times as well as accompany athlete to competitions Create and maintain a positive and fun environment for athlete

 

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

Program: Riverside & San Bernardino County

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

Train with athlete during scheduled practice times as well as accompany athlete to competitions Create and maintain a positive and fun environment for athlete

 

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

Program: Riverside & San Bernardino County

Volunteer Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Flexible

Zip Code: 92584

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Team Volunteer

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.

Program: San Diego & Imperial County

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.

Program: San Diego & Imperial County

Volunteer Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Flexible

Zip Code: 92108

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Team Volunteer

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

 

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. 

Program: Orange County

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

 

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. 

Program: Orange County

Volunteer Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Flexible

Zip Code: 92706

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Team Volunteer (Minor)

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

Program: San Diego & Imperial County

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

Program: San Diego & Imperial County

Volunteer Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Flexible

Zip Code: 92108

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Team Volunteer (Minor)

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

Program: Orange County

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

Program: Orange County

Volunteer Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Flexible

Zip Code: 92706

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Team Volunteer (Minor)

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

Program: Riverside & San Bernardino County

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

Program: Riverside & San Bernardino County

Volunteer Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Flexible

Zip Code: 92522

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Team Volunteer (multiple locations)

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

We are looking for Team Volunteers in the following locations across multiple sports:

Chino Hills Corona-NorcoBarstow Eastvale Fontana MenifeeMurrietaPerris Redlands-Yucaipa Rim of the World Riverside Temecula Valley 29 Palms 

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. 

Program: Riverside & San Bernardino County

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

We are looking for Team Volunteers in the following locations across multiple sports:

Chino Hills Corona-NorcoBarstow Eastvale Fontana MenifeeMurrietaPerris Redlands-Yucaipa Rim of the World Riverside Temecula Valley 29 Palms 

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. 

Program: Riverside & San Bernardino County

Volunteer Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Flexible

Zip Code: 92522

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Volunteer Management Team

GOAL/IMPACT 

Special Olympics Southern California (SOSC) is dedicated to creating opportunities for our athletes to find strength, success, confidence, and joy on and off the playing field. Making each competition meaningful to the athletes and to their families is important.  

 

The Games Management Team (GMT) is a group of volunteers that manages all aspects of the games.  The GMT concept incorporates several groups within a team to alleviate overload on one person. The GMT consists of the Games Director, Competition Director, Managers and Leads. Combined they are responsible for carrying out the mission, goals, planning and conducting high quality games while adhering to the predetermined timelines.  

 

 Volunteer Management Team (VMT) members assist with the overall check-in process at competitions and events. VMT members are typically the first face a volunteer sees upon arrival, and will help provide direction and instruction to volunteers.    

 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 

Work closely with other VMT members to create a friendly and welcoming environment for competition and event volunteers  Set-up and/or clean-up of Volunteer Check-In station at competitions  Communicate with and check-in volunteers using registration system or check-in roster, including pre-registered volunteers and walk-ups  Provide directions, on-site materials, credentials, and brief orientation to ensure volunteers receives detailed instructions for their shift  Create and maintain a positive and fun environment for volunteers 

 

TRAINING & SUPPORT 

Day-of training and orientation will be provided by SOSC staff 

Commitment and Work-Site 

Day-of competition hours may vary, throughout a 8-10 week season  Volunteer Check-In locations may be indoors, or under a designated canopy outdoors, depending on competition location 

 

QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS & REQUIREMENTS 

Minimum age 16 years old with a government issued ID (driver’s license, military ID or passport). School ID acceptable for volunteers 16-17.   Must complete online volunteer application, online trainings, and background check (if over 18). Recertification required every 3 years  Commitment to the Mission and Philosophy of SOSC 

BENEFITS 

Direct interaction and impact on SOSC athletes!  Build a strong team to work together to achieve our vision of acceptance, inclusion, and well-being for people with intellectual disabilities through sports  Experience enthusiasm, joy, and personal achievement alongside our athletes 

Program: Orange County

GOAL/IMPACT 

Special Olympics Southern California (SOSC) is dedicated to creating opportunities for our athletes to find strength, success, confidence, and joy on and off the playing field. Making each competition meaningful to the athletes and to their families is important.  

 

The Games Management Team (GMT) is a group of volunteers that manages all aspects of the games.  The GMT concept incorporates several groups within a team to alleviate overload on one person. The GMT consists of the Games Director, Competition Director, Managers and Leads. Combined they are responsible for carrying out the mission, goals, planning and conducting high quality games while adhering to the predetermined timelines.  

 

 Volunteer Management Team (VMT) members assist with the overall check-in process at competitions and events. VMT members are typically the first face a volunteer sees upon arrival, and will help provide direction and instruction to volunteers.    

 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 

Work closely with other VMT members to create a friendly and welcoming environment for competition and event volunteers  Set-up and/or clean-up of Volunteer Check-In station at competitions  Communicate with and check-in volunteers using registration system or check-in roster, including pre-registered volunteers and walk-ups  Provide directions, on-site materials, credentials, and brief orientation to ensure volunteers receives detailed instructions for their shift  Create and maintain a positive and fun environment for volunteers 

 

TRAINING & SUPPORT 

Day-of training and orientation will be provided by SOSC staff 

Commitment and Work-Site 

Day-of competition hours may vary, throughout a 8-10 week season  Volunteer Check-In locations may be indoors, or under a designated canopy outdoors, depending on competition location 

 

QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS & REQUIREMENTS 

Minimum age 16 years old with a government issued ID (driver’s license, military ID or passport). School ID acceptable for volunteers 16-17.   Must complete online volunteer application, online trainings, and background check (if over 18). Recertification required every 3 years  Commitment to the Mission and Philosophy of SOSC 

BENEFITS 

Direct interaction and impact on SOSC athletes!  Build a strong team to work together to achieve our vision of acceptance, inclusion, and well-being for people with intellectual disabilities through sports  Experience enthusiasm, joy, and personal achievement alongside our athletes 

Program: Orange County

Volunteer Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Flexible

Zip Code: 92706

Allow Groups: No